Living in Color | Chicago

Date: December 16, 2026
Location: Hilton Chicago | 720 S Michigan Ave | Chicago, IL
Ticket Price: $99 USD

The PCMA Foundation Fashion Show — Living in Color! — returns to Chicago for an evening that bursts with creativity and style. Experience the bold world of fashion as we showcase the latest trends while honoring the power of creativity, innovation, and artistry. Join industry leaders, influencers, and fashion enthusiasts for an unforgettable night of runway magic, exclusive looks, and inspiring moments, all in support of the PCMA Foundation.

4:00 p.m.

Doors open & reception

5:00 p.m.

Show begins

6:00 p.m.

Concludes

Meet the Models

How do you live in color?

I live in color by being present and dancing like no one is watching.

Toyin Alaka

Director of Meetings
National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Sponsored by Visit Indy
Wearing Nikki Blaine Couture

How do you live in color?

Dawn lives in color by bringing energy, authenticity, and purpose to every interaction, creating meaningful connections that inspire collaboration and trust. She leads with creativity and optimism, turning ideas into action and empowering others.

Dawn Amaskane, CAE, CMP

Vice President, Governance & Meetings
American Osteopathic Association

Sponsored by Louisville Tourism
Hat by Jenny Pfanenstiel, Formé Millinery

How do you live in color?

I pursue bold colors and choices every day whether it’s at home or when planning an event. Every day should be celebrated in color to remind us how illustrious life is.

Rachael Bayor

Account Manager, Meeting Operations
NHS Global Events

Sponsored by Visit Cincy
Wearing Amanda Perna

How do you live in color?

I live in color by choosing bold over comfortable, finding possibility in what could be better, and surrounding myself with people who make life bigger, brighter and a whole lot more fun.

Jen Brydges, CAE

President & Owner
AMPED Association Management

How do you live in color?

I live in color by being exactly who I am — dancing, playing basketball, making people laugh and bringing a little extra drama wherever I go. I don’t try to fit in. I was born to stand out.

Kennedy Brydges

Chief Fun Officer
AMPED Association Management

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Chris Caple

Senior Meeting Manager
AMPED Association Management

Sponsored by The Palm Beaches
Wearing Amanda Perna

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Renee Dew, CMP

Director of Meetings and Events
Higher Learning Commission

How do you live in color?

My grandma always lived by her mantra, “sparkle & shine!” and is one I try to live by each day. To me, it means celebrating those I love, choosing experiences over things, and finding “sparkle” in the everyday.

Mia Friel

Director, Meetings & Education
POSNA

Sponsored by Visit Indy
Wearing Nikki Blaine Couture

How do you live in color?

I live in color by staying curious, finding beauty in the unexpected, and embracing every shade of being human. To me, it means choosing wonder over routine and letting life be as vibrant, messy, and beautiful as it can be.

Maria Gamboa-Vargas

Meetings Manager
American Bar Association

How do you live in color?

I am always up for a challenge. Whether it’s trying new food or going skydiving on a whim, please count me in. My motto in life: “Live, Laugh, Love. Every day.”

Bryan Ganek

Director, Strategic Accounts
NHS Global Events

Sponsored by Louisville Tourism
Hat by Jenny Pfanenstiel, Formé Millinery

How do you live in color?

She lives in color, not because she wears it, but because she creates it. Bold in vision, vibrant in spirit, and confident enough to let authenticity be her signature.

Ari Goldsmith

Vice President of Marketing & Digital Media
KeHE

Sponsored by MGM Resorts International
Wearing Amanda Perna

How do you live in color?

I love fashion and believe it’s one of the most powerful ways to express who you are and strengthen your personal brand. For me, “living in color” means embracing confidence, creativity, and authenticity and using style to show up boldly in every part of life.

Lori Granich

Senior Director, Lifelong Learning and Meetings Operations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Clinton Harris

Director, Conventions, Meetings & Travel
Ace Hardware Corporation

Sponsored by Visit Austin
Wearing Howler Brothers, Allens Boots and Tecovas

How do you live in color?

I live in color by making it a point to practice “grace”: extending patience and forgiveness to others. In today’s climate, these are two things we don’t see practiced or shared. I extend them because I want others to extend them to me.

Aleta D. Harris-Finley, EMBA, CMP

Director of Conference, Meetings & Travel
American Medical Association

Sponsored by Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

How do you live in color?

I live in color by choosing curiosity, because life is meant to surprise you.

Leah Johnson, CMP, DES

Director, Meetings & Corporate Dev.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association

How do you live in color?

I live in color by embracing the extraordinary, exceeding expectations, and empowering others to do the same. I bring bold ideas, authentic energy, and purpose to every experience – creating meaningful impact and leaving things brighter than I found them.

Earla J. Jones, MS, CMP

Events Director
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

How do you live in color?

Bringing big ideas to life, finding the fun in the details, and surrounding myself with people who make life a bit more interesting.

Ronny Kay, CMP, CEM

Senior Exhibits Manager
American Society of Nephrology

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Bob Kobosky, DES

Vice President Global Accounts
ConferenceDirect

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Alexa Maloney

Senior Meeting Planner
Impact Association Management

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Amy McGuigan, CMP

Director, National Conference & Exhibition
American Academy of Pediatrics

Sponsored by Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Michelle Mills Clement, FASAE, CAE, RCE

Chief Executive Officer
Chicago Association of REALTORS®

Sponsored by The Palm Beaches
Wearing Amanda Perna

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Artesha Moore, FASAE, CAE

President & CEO
Association Forum

Sponsored by The Palm Beaches
Wearing Amanda Perna

How do you live in color?

I live in color by trying every day to make it as bright as possible and to bring some moments of joy & color to the people around me. I’m fortunate to travel professionally and personally, and love experiencing different adventures and meeting new people.

Jerry Murphy

Senior Portfolio Director
Smithbucklin

How do you live in color?

As a Type A meeting planner, everything in my life from emails to calendars to meal plans is color coded. It brings a little joy to the work.

Britta Newell, CMP

Meetings Director
American Planning Association

How do you live in color?

I live in color by embracing new experiences, building meaningful connections, and finding joy in the little things. I believe in showing up authentically, leading with heart, and laughing often. Life is too short to stay inside the lines!

Brenda Osuch

Executive Director
Orthopaedic Research Society

How do you live in color?

I live in color through the experiences I create, the people I connect with, and the adventures I embrace. From bringing events to life to finding my happy place on the water riding a wave, I love making memories and laughing often!

Jaime Lynn Paton, CMP

Director, Meetings & Event Strategy
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

Sponsored by Meet Boston and Signature Boston

How do you live in color?

I live in color by being unapologetically myself. Treating others with kindness and respect. Trying to be open to new experiences and perspectives and embracing authenticity and differences in others.

Shaun Pirrera

Strategic Account Director
Maritz

How do you live in color?

I live in color by being true to who I am and giving my all to the people and passions that matter most. I love connecting with others, learning from their life experiences, and building friendships that often become family.

Carol Reising

Strategic Account Director
Maritz

How do you live in color?

I embrace the bold energy of red in my life. I navigate through life with passion, confidence, and a fearless heart. Red inspires me to love with compassion, take risks, and make every day unforgettable.

Phillip Ridley, CMP

Director, Meetings and Events
Emergency Nurses Association

How do you live in color?

I live in color through fashion, fun, and connections. Life’s too short to play it safe, so why not be bubbly and chatty while thinking outside the box!

Natalie Rivera

Director, Strategic Events
NHS Global Events

How do you live in color?

Coming Soon

Michael Steffen

Sourcing Manager – Meeting Services Department
American Bar Association

Sponsored by Meet Boston and Signature Boston

How do you live in color?

I live in color because I bring energy and connection into everything I do. I’m outgoing, friendly, personable, and intuitive. My motto is “Age is just a number, it’s how you live your life that counts!” So I embrace life fully and find joy in the big and little moments!

Sonal Sullivan, CMP, HMCC

Founder and President
Personalized Meetings & Travel

Sponsored by MGM Resorts International
Wearing Amanda Perna

How do you live in color?

I live in color by being authentically me—embracing what makes me different, trusting my instincts, and showing up as myself in every room I enter. I believe life is more vibrant when we stop trying to fit in and be exactly who we are.

Courtney Toms Morgan

Director, Meeting Services
Society for Vascular Surgery

Sponsored by Visit Austin
Wearing Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott and Tecovas

How do you live in color?

Travel taught me to see art and culture through many lenses, and to dream big. I create bold experiences that linger long after the event ends, using color, texture and creativity. When in doubt, I ask WWDD: What would Dolly do? “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”