mary kate mcburney
Conference Manager
Really good at: Asking questions and building relationships
Known for: Always having a baking/cooking fact to share
Loves: Anything chocolate and lounging on the beach
Guilty as Charged: Telling you about my time abroad and planning my next trip
About Mary Kate
Fulfilling her childhood dream of becoming an event planner, Mary Kate joined Meeting Expectations in 2021 as a meeting planning senior coordinator. In her role, she assists a variety of corporate clients in planning impactful and well-designed conferences and conventions.
Mary Kate spent six years at the University of West Florida in beautiful Pensacola, Florida earning her bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA with an emphasis in Hospitality and Tourism Leadership. During her time at UWF, she worked in the Office of Student Involvement as a Special Events Graduate Assistant, raised over $50,000 as the event lead for Relay for Life, and helped to expand the campus community garden. She now lives in John’s Creek and enjoys spending time reading on her porch, being outside, and exploring Atlanta with friends and family.