Upcoming Phoenix Events

The Power of Perception

WIPA Presents our Q4 educational networking event, designed by Meant2Be Events. Our guest speaker Jeffrey Shaw, a transformational keynote speaker who globally recognized for his expertise in luxury buyer behavior. We are excited for him to speak on his topic of Luxury Buyer Behavior – How to Attract and Serve Affluent Clients.

Our event will be held at the historic Hermosa Inn on Thursday, November 19th, 2026 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. Members-Only Q&A with Jeffrey Shaw from 1:00-1:30pm.

Valet parking is included and highly encouraged. 

We can’t wait to see you there!

DETAILS

Date: November 19, 2026 | 10 AM – 1 PM
Venue: The Hermosa Inn | 5532 N. Palo Cristi Rd. Paradise Valley, AZ 85253

Early Registration (Oct 21 – Oct 29):
Members Only: $85

Late Registration (Nov 13 – Nov 16):
Members & Non-Members: $230

Deck the Doors

Deck the doors with WIPA Phoenix! We’re partnering with House of Refuge to hang holiday wreaths on the front doors of 81 homes for their families. It’s a fun, hands-on way to give back together and kick off the holiday season.

Join us Thursday, December 3, from 9 AM to 12 PM in Mesa.

Sign up by October 23!

 

Phoenix Board Of Directors

We are excited to introduce our WIPA Phoenix Chapter Board of Directors. These Directors are esteemed professionals whose passion for our industry is evident in the work they produce. Their presence in Phoenix will allow the growth of WIPA so we can continue to bring new standards, education and sense of community to all wedding professionals.

PRESIDENT

Leslie Lejcar
Leslie Ann Photography

VICE PRESIDENT

Jennifer Franklin
Arcis Golf

TREASURER

Kalie Breeze
SoHo63

WIPA Phoenix

SECRETARY

Leigh Hendrickson
Details and Story

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Niki Jorgensen
NJ Event Collective

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP

Rebekah Sampson
Rebekah Sampson Photography

DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP RETENTION

Lauren Simpson
Torched Elegance

DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

Tony Palacio
Tony Palacio Events

WIPA Phoenix

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

Broc Barton
DJ Broc Barton

 

CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Thomas Dean
Elite Mobile Entertainment

WIPA Phoenix

CO-DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Jessica McQueary
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort & Spa

 

WIPA Phoenix

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

Brittany Nemec
Brittany Nemec Photography

 

WIPA Phoenix

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Andrew Millett
The Ember Edit

DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP

Michael Duke
DJ Duke Entertainment 

Tony George

DIRECTOR AT LARGE: MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Tony George
Tony George Photography 

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