Belle Ibanez

Belle Ibanez is an experienced event management professional with a strong background in corporate events, having held senior positions in various organizations since 2001. Currently serving as the Senior Manager for Conference and Events at Bluerock since November 2019, Belle is responsible for managing corporate events, including site selection, contract negotiation, and logistical coordination. Prior to this role, Belle was the Director of Events and Member Engagement at the Institute for Portfolio Alternatives, overseeing all aspects of conference planning and execution. Belle's experience also includes a significant tenure as Corporate Event Manager at KBS Capital Markets Group, where skills in budget management and vendor negotiations were honed. Early career roles included positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, WaMu Investments, and Merrill Lynch, where Belle developed expertise in client management, compliance, and operations. Belle earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.