Stacey L'Air

Strategic leader with 15+ years in executive roles. Proven ability to manage projects, devise impactful marketing and event strategies that drive sustained business growth. Fostered a thriving workplace culture and built high-performing sales, marketing, and event planning teams.

Current Board

Member of The Hip-Hop Education Center.

Conference Manager - Rise Up Conference

(2023-04 - 2025-12)

• Managed end-to-end conference operations, ensuring seamless coordination across all planning and execution phases.
• Directed the call for proposals process, managing submissions, evaluations, and final selections to curate a high-quality agenda.
• Developed and maintained the conference website while executing comprehensive social media strategies to enhance online presence, engage attendees, and drive registration.

Program Coordinator - Black Film Festival of New Orleans/Level Up Filmmaker Collective

(2023-02)

• Assist the Festival Director with coordinating a community filmmaker cohort both virtually and on location.
• Assist with sponsorship and grant initiatives, supporting fundraising efforts and maintaining relationships with sponsors and grant providers.
• Update the festival's website to enhance visibility and engagement.

Festival Associate Manager, Events - Sundance Institute

(2022-10 - 2023-02)

Seasonal

• Planned and implemented logistical needs for digital and live events, ensuring smooth execution and high-quality experiences.
• Created and edited event invitations using Splash That, curated guest lists, and developed run of shows and program remarks.
• Coordinated with Marketing to create event collateral, managed budgets, obtained necessary permits and rentals, and ensured all stakeholders were updated on planning and logistical needs
• D.O.E. Producer, smooth execution of R.O.S., managed volunteers, and coordination with venue manager and vendors

Director of Media/COO - The Hip-Hop Association/The Hip-Hop Education Center

(2004-11 - 2008-01)

• Oversaw the Hip-Hop Odyssey International Film Festival, maintaining relationships with the Hip-Hop media community and curating film programming with community partners globally.
• Managed program coordinators and directors, reporting to the Executive Director and President, and traveled to promote H2O programs, products, and services.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals.

Director of Media/COO - The Hip-Hop Association/The Hip-Hop Education Center

(2023-04 - 2024-04)

• Oversaw the Hip-Hop Odyssey International Film Festival, maintaining relationships with the Hip-Hop media community and curating film programming with community partners globally.
• Managed program coordinators and directors, reporting to the Executive Director and President, and traveled to promote H2O programs, products, and services.
• Oversaw day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and goals.

Development Associate/Consulting Event Producer - New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT)

(2005-02 - 2013-06)

• Created fundraising materials and coordinated corporate partner campaigns, managing contributor databases and ensuring accurate records of donations.
• Coordinated special events, including the Muse Awards and Designing Hollywood gala, overseeing all aspects from journal ad sales to ticketing and signage.
• Drafted proposals for corporate support, worked with committees on donor fundraising strategies, and managed relationships with corporate contributors for various NYWIFT events.

Bachelors of Science - Media Communications - Full Sail University (2024)

Associates of Science - Theatre Arts - Borough of Manhattan Community College (2003)