Komita Primalani-Nanan Cmp, Cmm

Komita Primalani-Nanan has a diverse work experience in event management and marketing roles. Komita is currently the Head of Events at Surescripts since April 2018. Prior to that, they worked at Surescripts as Principal of Experiential Marketing from March 2017 to April 2018, and as Senior Manager of Experiential Marketing from April 2014 to March 2017. Komita also held the role of Manager of Conference Marketing at Surescripts from August 2011 to April 2014, where they led the development and implementation of the organization's conference strategy.

Before joining Surescripts, Primalani-Nanan worked as a Consultant in Business Operations at Laisar Management Group from May 2011 to August 2011. In this role, they led the establishment of efficient business operations and collaborated with executive management on business development and strategic planning.

Primalani-Nanan also has experience as a Consultant in Strategic Meetings Management at Primalani, LLC from June 2009 to August 2011. Komita'sresponsibilities included managing projects, research and analysis, and developing content and agendas for conferences.

Earlier in their career, Primalani-Nanan worked as the Global Conferences & Events Manager at The International Partnership for Microbicides from November 2009 to April 2011. In this role, they developed and implemented conference strategies, restructured the event management functional unit, and oversaw a cross-functional global events team.

Komita also worked as the Events and Marketing Manager at Howrey LLP from February 2007 to June 2009, where they interfaced between marketing and executive leadership to drive business development and marketing strategies.

Primalani-Nanan's work experience also includes serving as the Senior Manager of International Client Operations at the International Monetary Fund from July 2001 to February 2007. In this role, they directed the establishment of a centralized conference, catering, and client management business unit and managed annual revenues of $2.5 million.

Komita began their career as the Manager of Member Services at DC Bar from August 1999 to October 2000. In this role, they provided oversight, leadership, and direction for educational and professional development programs and services for over 250 member attorneys.

Komita Primalani-Nanan, CMP, CMM has an extensive educational background in the field of meetings management and business administration. Komita obtained their Certification in Meetings Management (CMM) from Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in 2018, after completing the program from 2009 to 2018. Prior to that, they earned their Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) certification from the Convention Industry Council (CIC) in 2012, following a period of study from 2007 to 2012.

In terms of formal education, Komita earned their MBA in Management from The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School between 2009 and 2011. Earlier in their academic journey, they completed their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management from the University of New Haven from 1990 to 1994.

In addition to these degree programs, Komita has also acquired a variety of additional certifications. Komita completed the Leadership Development Program at Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School in May 2010. Furthermore, they obtained their Certification in Meetings Management (CMM) from Meeting Professionals International in October 2009, as well as their Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) designation from the Convention Council Industry (CIC) in January 2007.

Komita also holds memberships in the Corporate Event Marketers Association and is a member of the Professional Convention Management Association. Furthermore, they have pursued further studies at The Johns Hopkins University, working towards a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Marketing.