Shannon Ryan
Associate Director, Conferences and Meetings, National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)
Meeting professional with a penchant for blowing up the tried and tired. I'm sharply intuitive, highly efficient and organized, with a long history of managing medical association meetings. Skilled in Event Design & Management, Financial Management, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, and Volunteer Management. Impeccable organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
Oct. 13, 2025
326: Event Profs Share F&B Ordering Tips for Better Guest Experiences & Budgets
As event planners, we know that food and beverage is rarely just a line item—it’s an experience, a connector, and sometimes a challenge.
In this week’s Eating at a Meeting LIVE, I’m gathered a group of event planners — Janet C. Hoppenstein, CMP, Shannon Ryan, CMP, and Julie Wong, CMP — for an op…