"I have worked professionally with Orange for well over a decade on fundraiser galas and numerous public events, ranging from 40 people to 10,000. Her ability to focus on the big picture while not letting a single important detail drop is invaluable and impressive. She is an asset on any team, with solid production and HR skills. She also functions extremely well under pressure and still manages to make things fun and positive for others on the team."

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- $teven Ra$pa, Associate Director of Community Events at Burning Man

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"Deciding to have Orange step in as our wedding planner was one of the smartest wedding decisions we made. Her calm, organized presence helped our wedding go as smoothly as I hoped - even amidst freak rain storms, downed power lines, and a road closure! Orange helped organize our friends and family who volunteered to assist with preparations, she coordinated all our decor, and she made sure everyone was where they needed to be on time. But more than managing the details, she was a great sounding board and calming presence when both my husband and I were feeling overwhelmed and nervous on the days leading up to the wedding. She helped take care of all the details *and* helped us relax and enjoy our wedding weekend."

- Morley Beckman, wedding client

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"Maryann was an incredible day-of wedding organizer for a multi-day, 200+ guest event. She was on top of all the logistics and surprises that arise during such an occasion, and in a way that allowed us to enjoy our weekend without having to be aware of whatever unexpected challenges arose. We were so happy with her work and very grateful for her presence."

- Mary Zimtricht, wedding client

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"Maryann is an event guru! She effectively manages complicated event logistics with multiple teams, unusual locations, complex load-ins and load-outs, and infinite details. She knows how to inspire volunteers and build team spirit. Maryann is proactive, anticipates needs, and identifies potential gaps in advance. She can execute everything from a small dinner party to a gathering with dozens of performers, hundreds of volunteers, and thousands of guests. While I value Maryann's event production experience, what I treasure the most is that she is a joy to work with. She cares about people, she builds relationships, and she wants to make the world a better place for everyone. She is passionate about nonprofits and brings this authenticity to every event."

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- Theresa Duncan, Director of Philanthropic Engagement at Burning Man

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"I conceived of an ambitious art / multimedia event with many moving parts, many of which I had very little experience with. Maryann's event planning, management, and production expertise saved the day. From the very first meeting I had with her it was crystal clear that she was the right fit. She has an uncanny ability to remain at all times focused on the single most important question at hand: 'How can I help move things along and ensure that we deliver on our promises without sacrificing timeliness or quality?'"

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- Hatim Belyamani, Executive Director of remix --> <-- culture

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"Orange was our wedding planner. Our wedding was a pretty complex affair (200+ friend and family spending a weekend in the woods). We wanted to micromanage some parts and to not have to think about other aspect at all. Orange made it easy. She double-checked that the parts we thought were under control were actually working, while dealing with all sort of logistic so seamlessly that we didn't have to stress at all. She's organized, creative, and fun to work with. I've also attended and volunteered for many False Profit events that Orange organized, and her competence and attention to detail is staggering."

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- David Glasser, wedding client

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"I've worked with Maryann on numerous events, including several weddings, and I know her to be thoroughly well-organized yet still able to bring a playful zest to her work! She goes above and beyond for her clients and I highly recommend her."

- Alexander Warnow, wedding DJ and event producer

 

"Our wedding snowballed from a 'simple community gathering' on our friend’s wooded property into a tangle of complicated details - mainly due to terrain & lack of plumbing. We are SO thankful to have brought Maryann on to manage the event. She was able to keep an eye on the big picture while also attending to the little details that made the day feel special. It was such a relief to have someone on board who really got who we are and what we wanted to create. She managed schedules and volunteers, helped scout the location, coordinated rentals, and more. The event went off spectacularly!"

- Wanda Zerr, wedding client

 

"There are many project managers out there who can get the job done. Fewer who can get the job done well. Rarest of all are the ones who get the job done with exceptional quality, fine style, and have the team eager to jump right back into the saddle, ready to be better than ever. Maryann is one of the rarest. An effective communicator, she also has an excellent sense of resource management. Able to quickly prioritize in any given situation, she is a strategic problem solver and skilled at maintaining multiple objectives. She combines her passion, experience, abilities, and quick mind to get things done, and done with shared laughter and smiles."

- Sasha Yee, Event Planner for Priceless

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