The Team
Events
Kristi Allan, CMP
Group Vice President, Partnerships & Events
Kristi joined ALHI in March 2023 as VP of Partnerships and Client Engagement. Before joining, Kristi was on the client side for the past 10+ years and has gained extensive experience in cultivating close, consultative relationships with clients and industry partners to facilitate the seamless execution of events and marketing campaigns. She is a Certified Meeting Professional and has previously served on the Education Committee of FICP. Kristi is based in Nashville and loves live music and southern hospitality.
Silvia Zamora, CMP, CMM
Vice President, Meeting Design & Experience
An Austin native, Silvia holds a bachelor's degree from UT Austin and is a certified meeting professional with certificates in meeting management, meeting design, and sustainable events. She has 20+ years of experience in the corporate, pharmaceutical, and luxury markets. Silvia leads ALHI's events, drives event content, and she and her team are an integral part in building the ALHI brand through unique event experiences.
Maria Salinas, CMP
Meeting and Event Planner
Maria joined ALHI in February 2022. She has a solid history in planning and managing event strategies, including the creation and implementation of International Programs and Services. Her deep knowledge of world cultures and global upbringing gives her a unique perspective and a special ability to relate with clients. Maria holds an International Hospitality & Tourism Management Degree from Glion Hotel School in Switzerland and is a Multilingual CMP
Shelly Tsipori, CMP, DES
Meeting and Event Planner
Shelly joined ALHI after 20 years as a client, bringing over three decades of global event planning experience in corporate, financial, and association sectors. As a Certified Meeting Professional, she has planned executive-level events worldwide and spoken at industry conferences. Now based in San Diego, she proudly supports her hometown Philadelphia Eagles
Emilio Lopez
Meeting & Event Coordinator
Emilio joined ALHI in June of 2022. Emilio comes from over 10+ years in the Hospitality industry starting in Las Vegas under operations, moving into sales and catering management for Marriott and later, sales management for Hyatt. He later spent 4+ years in sales and events management for small intimate to large corporate events and weddings. He has a passion for food, traveling and the outdoors where he enjoys spontaneous trips and kayaking adventures with his Australian cattle dog.