Pollstar and VenuesNow are proud to announce its 2024 Women Of Live honorees and the inaugural “Women of Live Hall of Fame” inductees.
Featuring powerhouse players from across the industry, “Women of Live” shines a light on exceptional professionals who exhibit excellence, leadership, and accomplishment in the business of live entertainment and facilities.
The inaugural class of the “Women of Live Hall of Fame” consists of 12 inductees – many of whom have been honored as Women of Live multiple times or included on the Impact 50 list. These women have not only pushed the industry to new levels of success, but have also left an indelible mark, inspiring and empowering others to follow in their footsteps.
WOMEN OF LIVE HALL OF FAME
Jenna Park Adler
Co-Head of Global Hip-Hop/R&B Touring Group and Music Agent, CAA
Amy Corbin
Promoter, C3 Presents / Live Nation
Ali Harnell
President and Chief Strategy Officer Live Nation Women, Live Nation
Barbara Hubbard
Executive Director, American Collegiate Talent Showcase (ACTS)
Carole Kinzel
Music Agent, CAA
Sam Kirby Yoh
Partner and Global Co-Head of Music, UTA
Cara Lewis
CEO, Founder, Cara Lewis Group
Judi Marmel
Founding Partner, Levity Live
Marla Ostroff
Managing Director, North America, Ticketmaster
Debra Rathwell
Executive Vice President of Global Touring & Talent, AEG Presents
Barbara Skydel
Senior VP, WME
Marsha Vlasic
Vice-Chair of the Music Division, IAG
Claudia Arcay
SVP of Entertainment, Loud And Live
Mari Arionne Davies
VP, Booking and Talent, Live Nation Urban
Maggie Arthur
Director of Here For The Music, Calling All Crows
Elizabeth Collins and Susan Genco
Co-Presidents, The Azoff Company
Amy Davidman
Partner/Agent, TBA Agency
Kate Des Enfants McMahon
Executive Vice President
Messina Touring Group
Yvonne Donnelly Smith
Director Of Music Lighting, PRG
Martha Earls
Owner, Neon Coast
Andrea “Espi” Espinoza
Assistant Tour Manager, Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts World Tour”
Tina Farris
CEO/ Tour Manager, The Most Collective & Tina Farris Tours
Dayana Fuentes
Booking and Touring Director, Rancho Humilde
Melissa Garcia
Creative Director, Silent House Productions
Gayle Holcomb
Partner & Agent, WME
Rachelle Jean-Louis
CEO/Artist Manager, Tell Your Friends
Sali Kharazi
Artist Manager, Full Stop Management
Jessica Lawson
SVP, Tour Marketing, Wasserman Music
Geni Lincoln
President Of California Region, Live Nation
Jamie Loeb
Senior VP of Marketing, Nederlander Concerts
Heather Lowery
President/CEO, Next Gem Femme
Chamie McCurry
Chief Marketing Officer, Danny Wimmer Presents
Darby Moeller
Senior Director of Business Development,
Sixthman
Mandelyn Monchick
Artist Manager, Red Light Management
Fallon Nell
Senior Booking Manager, Outback Presents
Melissa Ormond
COO, Festivals at AEG Presents and COO at Goldenvoice
Cheryl Paglierani
Partner & Music Agent, UTA
Misty Roberts
Tour Manager / Tour Coordinator, HAIM, “The Trilogy Tour”
Brandy Schultz
Co-founder and President, Sound Future
Stacy Vee
Executive Vice President, Goldenvoice
Jennifer Yacoubian
Executive Vice President, Goldenvoice
Jennifer Anthony
SVP Property Marketing,
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Viki Arias Kepler
Director of Marketing, ASM Global
Barbara Bouman
VP of National Sales,
Live Nation Special Events
Emma Castro-Krivanek
Associate Principal & Senior Architect, Populous
Angie Chamberland
GM, 9:30 Club | Asst Production Manager, I.M.P.
Becky Colwell
GM, KIA Forum and
VP Music & Events, Intuit Dome
Brittany Cooke
Director, Entertainment and Concert Production , Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Meghan Duarte-Silva
Project Architect, Perkins & Will
Kelsey Gillespie
Director of Events, BMO Stadium
Nicole Hohnhorst
General Manager at The Grove of Anaheim, Aramark Sports + Entertainment
Abby Hunt
Event Manager, Landers Center
Kaishin Lin
Manager, Events, Capital One Arena / Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Cynt Marshall
CEO, Dallas Mavericks
Dr. Debonair Oates-Primus
Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Oak View Group
Leonie Patrick
General Manager, Moscone Center
Kerri Park
COO, World Cafe Live
Amy Patterson
VP of Events and Derby Operations, Churchill Downs Racetrack
Anjali Raval
VP of Marketing and Promotions, SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, Hollywood Park
Susie Sieger
President & Owner, Crossroads Consulting Services LLC
Melissa Smith
VP of HR, Amphitheaters and Theaters, Venue Nation
Casey Sparks
Vice President of OVG Austin, Assistant General Manager Moody Center
Josephine Vaccarello
Executive Vice President, Live
MSG Entertainment
Cara Vanderhook
Vice President, Marketing and Communications | Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater & L.A. LIVE
Laura Waters-Brown
Director, The Collective, Wasserman
Sarah Zawalski
Senior Director, Entertainment Booking, 313 Presents
WOL 2024 INTERNATIONAL HONOREES
Kim Bloem
Managing Director / Head Promoter, MOJO concerts / Live Nation
Emma Bownes
VP, Venue Programming, The O2
Luz Ángela Castro Almanya
Director, OCESA Entertainment Colombia
Carolina Catalán
Chief Operating Officer, Movistar Arena Chile
Wesley Elizabeth Cullen
Head of Latin America, VP International Business Development, Oak View Group
Melanie Sharon Eselevsky
Booking Manager, Move Concerts Argentina
Kaori Hayashi
CEO, H.I.P. (Hayashi International Promotions)
Susan Heymann
Chief Operating Officer, Frontier Touring
Jessica Koravos
President, Oak View Group International
Marie Lindqvist
SVP Operations, Europe; ASM Global
Katie Musham
Director of Strategic Programming; Co-op Live
Lucy Noble
Artistic Director, AEG Presents
