Monica Grinage Cooper
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Monica Grinage Cooper
Event Program Manager, International Facility
Management Association
Houston, Texas
Age: 32
Monica Grinage Cooper was planning events before she realized she was planning events. The Tennessee State University graduate took a position with The Clean Air Campaign, and a small part of her job was coordinating in-school education programs for students. Every job that’s followed has been in meeting planning, including her current position with the International Facility Management Association, where she’s been for almost three years. She’s responsible for the look, feel, programming and content for the association’s events, including the annual World Workplace conference and expo, which has 5,000 attendees. Cooper, who’s studying for her CMP certification, says the meetings industry is a perfect fit for her personality. The ISES member is also a rock-star networker. She hosts happy hours the first Friday of every month for event industry professionals in Houston. Terrence L. Rollins, who serves on the IFMA Sustainability Committee, says, “Her outgoing and friendly personality is widely respected, and just can’t be matched.” —L. Hoppe
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
“I see myself leading a talented and motivated team of event professionals for a progressive organization while also satisfying a personal goal of traveling abroad speaking and training at industry conferences.”
Congrats Monica
Congratulations MGCA!!! And yes, the “A” stands for AWESOME!!!
Monica,
We appreciate all that you do here at IFMA and look forward to seeing you continue to develop professionally.
Tony Keane
And on top of all this professional praise, you’re also the prettiest one on the list, Monica!
Monica has done a phenomenal job developing, planning and executing IFMA’s events. As the IFMA chair of the board of directors, I had the responsibility of providing the opening address to over 3000 attendees during our annual World Workplace conference and expo. This was Monica first time serving as the lead for this specfic activity, and her attention to detail and organizational skills ensured I was well prepared, even with last minute changes to the script. The opening address went off without a single problem. Monica is our lead for the our annual Facility Fusion conference & expo. Her leadership and managment skills, coupled with a “can-do” attitude, help to ensure the association’s largest Springtime event run smoothly. Monica is a true professional with a proven record of delivering successful events, and look forward to working with her for many years to come.
GO MON! We are so proud of you!!
It doesn’t surprise me that you are such a star. You always brought a positive attitude, good energy and a great work ethic to the team. I wish you continued success but am confident you don’t need my wishes to achieve it. Go Monica!