At the Heart of Albrecht Events is a Team that Thrives Together

Ashley’s leadership style is defined by transparency, collaboration, and kindness. She has cultivated a vast network of trusted vendors and creative professionals, allowing her to curate the ideal team for each client’s unique needs. Whether producing corporate events, educational conferences, or fundraising galas, she focuses on the big picture while staying attuned to every detail.

From local events to destination experiences, Ashley is a resourceful and welcoming host. She leverages her expertise to provide memorable guest experiences, including immersive design, and customizes unique entertainment, leaving clients with remarkable and meaningful experiences.

With over two decades of experience, Ashley continues to evolve in all facets of event planning, constantly motivated by purpose, relationships, and authentic connection.

email: aalbrecht@albrechtevents.com

Always with an artistic flair, Alysha brings attention to detail, a positive energy and fresh innovative ideas to every event. The greatest strength, among many, she contributes to the Albrecht Events team is bringing a creative vision and design to life from Point A to execution, Point B. She can develop a theme with innovative ideas and build it into event decor and entertainment that will impress clients and guests.

Her career in event management and design began with David Stark Design in Brooklyn, NY. Working with graphic designers, technical designers, artists, painters, builders and incredible individuals who all brought their own unique expertise to the table, she was exposed to such beauty and artistry. Coming from a creative environment and moving to Philadelphia, Alysha was seeking an event planning opportunity where she could contribute to the creative process and finding Albrecht Events was a dream come true. Truly a team player, she is ready to jump in wherever she is needed.

Her experience includes working events designed for Target, Cartier, Tiffany, Uniqlo and other high profile clients. She really enjoys events where the client trusts in the artistic approach to an idea such as when she helped to plan and execute a vintage circus theme and a corporate prom theme. These two events were dripping with decor, detail and creativity which always makes the process that much more enriching.

Through the creative work she is experiencing with Albrecht Events, she has rediscovered her love for drawing, writing, knitting, playing her ukulele and has unleashed her crafty side. Her charitable efforts focus on conservation and animals by supporting Friends of Wissahickon and Green Street Rescue.

With Alysha on your team, you will have someone that will do her best and never give up.  Her words to live by are “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou

email: abowen@albrechtevents.com

A seasoned professional in marketing communications, fundraising and events, Patty Poach adds positive energy and organization to any team. She has gained valuable expertise working with agencies, corporate and nonprofit organizations. Patty has led teams to help organizations build their bottom line through improved business processes, strategic planning, philanthropy, signature events, public relations, and marketing communications. Key skills that she can bring to your event are the ability to manage projects, budgets, and timelines, while keeping the committee and leadership on task and building strong relationships with partners, sponsors, donors, board members, vendors, and staff. Cultivating connections to create trusted partnerships is her talent.

Patty’s creative marketing expertise helps with event promotion and writing for sponsor materials, invitations, social media, event programs and websites. She works with graphic designers to produce event materials. Patty’s event marketing plans have increased attendance for many local events, as well as awareness for the mission of the organization or the message of the event. Patty has extensive experience working with leadership, board members and committees to plan events and build invitation and sponsor lists, as well as track sponsor and attendee responses to facilitate benefits.

Many of the events Patty manages include an honoree, milestone, or an announcement. She has worked with production companies to create videos by overseeing the concept, script, interview process, and approval of the editing process. This experience was very helpful when these skills were needed to produce virtual events. Patty can create a run-of-show with talking points and directions for the smooth execution of your program.

Her experience as a Director of Institutional Advancement for a nonprofit gave her the background to help secure and appreciate sponsors. In this position, she was responsible for planning three annual events each year, as well as managing social media, website, newsletter, marketing materials, annual giving, annual report while developing and maintaining relationships with donors and event sponsors. Her ability to create attractive sponsor packages with excellent relationship building skills increases event support.

Patty currently serves on the Board of Directors of TOPP Foundation, an organization supporting Type 1 Diabetes families, as Secretary. When she’s not planning, organizing, talking, or writing, Patty loves to read and appreciates spending time with her family and capturing memories with photography. Best known for her energetic laugh, she believes that kindness should be thrown around like confetti and her favorite phrase “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” represents her positive can-do attitude.

email: ppoach@albrechtevents.com

Lauren has been in the event planning industry serving the top Fortune 500 and association clients in Philadelphia for over a decade. She is a senior manager with extensive experience and expertise in the operations process of corporate events incorporating client business objectives and goals. She has worked on over 700 events in various roles and duties including as a sales manager, creative designer and operations. Lauren is an experienced and highly accomplished event producer with excellent customer service, interpersonal, oral and written communications skills. Her outstanding organizational, administrative, problem-solving and negotiation talents, including the ability to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously make her an agile part of the AE team.

Lauren’s diverse experience is extensive including medical symposiums, association conferences, international jazz festivals, press conferences, nonprofit fundraising, black tie galas, golf tournaments, full-service destination management, 5K runs, corporate picnics, and many more. Some of her most memorable events were a western theme featuring Blake Shelton, private seafood dinner under the shark tank tunnel at Adventure Aquarium, all black and white seated dinner at Philadelphia Museum of Art and working with music legends such as Tony Bennett and Dave Brubeck. Dozens of major U.S. and international companies such as Rite Aid, NFL, Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo, Bank of America, Pfizer, and General Electric have hired Lauren to produce their events.

Clients count on Lauren to handle any aspect of any size event. She creates a dynamic online registration platforms, keeps event teams on time and within budget, markets events, handles communications with attendees, and manages all details onsite for seamless execution.

It’s not surprising that Lauren was drawn to event planning with her entertaining nature. Her favorite quote provides some insight into why her events are award-winning. “In every job that must be done there is an element of fun” – Mary Poppins

Her events were recognized four times consecutively with the Liberty Award for “Best Corporate/Non-Profit Event” from the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of ISES (International Special Event Society). Lauren has served as an ISES Executive Board Member as well as been a member of the Greater Philadelphia Chapter Member of PAMPI (Meeting Professionals International Philadelphia Chapter) and ADME (Association Destination Management Executives). Lauren has earned the DMCP Designation: Destination Management Certified Professional and the CSEP Designation: Certified Special Event Professional.

As a parent of a child with autism, her family supports the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Lauren has a strong work ethic but remembers to balance the fun and enjoys chasing and keeping up with her two young sons. When she’s not planning events for clients, she’s checking out Pinterest for new recipes and home décor or entertaining family and friends.

email: lhuezo@albrechtevents.com

Stephanie Yeager is a highly motivated and seasoned professional in the hospitality industry with over 13 years of event management experience. Her career began in Philadelphia after graduating from Pennsylvania State University. Along with her expertise in managing food and beverage, Stephanie brings marketing, event logistics and problem-solving skills to Albrecht Events. Creative, organized, and full of energy, she is an asset to any event team. Clients appreciate her positive can-do attitude.

Stephanie’s specialty lies in high-end food and beverage management. She has worked for the best purveyors of fine foods including Garces Group, STARR and Di Bruno Bros. During her tenure with those companies, she has produced events for TEDx, 2016 Democratic National Convention, The Philadelphia Eagles, 76ers, Meta and more. If Stephanie is managing an event, the culinary elements will surprise and delight guests! Her ability to pay close attention to detail and her unwavering commitment to her clients’ vision is what sets her apart from others in the industry. Stephanie’s passion for her work is infectious, and her extensive knowledge and experience make her a true expert in her field.

In her spare time, she uses her passion for food and how it connects and comforts people to make meals for the families at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and she also supports Four Diamonds.

Fun fact: Stephanie has worked for two Iron Chefs. Her favorite quote is Que sera sera.

email: syeager@albrechtevents.com

A flexible, well-rounded event coordinator, Allison supports Albrecht Events in a number of roles. She coordinates transportation, from airport arrivals and departures to motorcoaches for large-scale events. Allison also assists with on-site event coordination, from set-ups and directing vendors to maintaining constant client contact, and keeping guests happy. Always calm and composed while thinking two steps ahead, she is prepared to implement Plan B or C if needed. With a keen understanding of technical matters, she has the ability to figure out complex systems and is an expert working with Excel documents. Combining analytical and creative thinking, she sincerely cares about delivering high quality work every time.

With more than a decade of event and meeting planning experience, Allison has worked in social, corporate and academic settings. She enjoys learning on the job as well as meeting new people in different venues around the city. She previously served as a conference coordinator for Rowan University and as manager of transportation and operations in the DMC industry.

Allison has worked on many high profile events including the Philadelphia Welcome America Parade, Special Olympics of NJ, and a very emotional Deployment Ceremony for NJ National Guard.

Having received her bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University, Allison completed Temple University’s Event Leadership Executive Certificate program. An avid baker, she enjoys spending time with her young family as well as knitting and reading. A budding homesteader, her family tends a large garden in their backyard and makes many of their own products with a dream of someday having a farm with chickens, sheep and honeybees.

Allison’s advice is to have no regrets. She believes what Mark Twain had to say, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

email: abeato@albrechtevents.com

Casey brings creativity and precision to every project she touches, with a wealth of knowledge that spans various phases of event and meeting planning. From the earliest stages of preplanning to seamless onsite execution, she is skilled in aspects of events and meetings from sourcing vendors and managing hotel room blocks to coordinating abstract submissions and designing printed materials. Casey enjoys navigating the backend of event, conference, and meeting platforms— managing registration systems, tracking attendee data, and ensuring that every digital touchpoint is polished and user-friendly.

Casey thrives onsite, where she works closely with venue staff and vendor partners, manages registration desks, supports speakers and presenters, and keeps programming running smoothly. One of her favorite aspects of the job is getting to meet attendees in person—especially those she’s connected with virtually throughout the registration process.

Casey is passionate about her work and especially values being part of the dynamic and collaborative team at Albrecht Events. She loves opportunities to travel for work and has supported events and meetings across the country—each one bringing new challenges, inspiration, and connections.

A proud Philadelphian, Casey brings a little of her hometown spirit wherever she goes. She is a graduate of La Salle University and a devoted mom of three. In her free time, she enjoys cheering on Philly sports teams, exploring Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, escaping to the Jersey Shore, and cooking for family and friends.

email: cabeck@albrechtevents.com

Drawing from her extensive experience executing hundreds of meetings and events with thousands of attendees, Lauren Caruso Barnes excels at logistics and operations and her attention to detail means that projects go smoothly from concept to completion. Creative and collaborative, Lauren is a team player and problem solver. Good at wearing multiple hats, Lauren is adept at responding quickly to changing circumstances, always maintaining an upbeat, can-do attitude.

Her creative vision propels events and the guest experience to the next level. She listens to the client’s needs and goals to propose unique concepts to support the theme or connect event elements with client messaging. From proposing the concept to flawless execution onsite, Lauren will create an event narrative that capitalizes on the event’s purpose and runs smoothly. She can think quickly on her feet and is always ready for whatever curveballs are thrown her way. As project manager, she specializes in customer service that nurtures positive, productive relationships with both clients and suppliers.

For Albrecht Events, Lauren was instrumental in the planning and production of events of all sizes (up to 3000 attendees) including the Annual Emerson Holiday Party and Brunch, Horizon Services, Inc. Breakfast with Santa, Suburban Square Community Events, Airline Industry Philly Neighborhoods Party at Dilworth Plaza, Meeting Metropolis in conjunction with the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Law School Admission Council Transition Celebration Event, Consumer Products events in Scottsdale, AZ & Palm Beach FL, WOCN NorthEast Chapter Conference, Annual Employee Picnic for Janssen and Siemens Realize LIVE Event.

With a background in event management and hospitality Lauren transitioned from planning and executing corporate meetings and special events to professional home organization while events were paused after the pandemic. When she returned to event planning, Lauren worked as an Event Design Manager with a team of in-house floral designers, carpenters and production managers with a focus on design and installation for experiential events, galas and more. Lauren’s experience as an event planner allowed her to be client focused and understand the client’s goals, priorities and expectations.

Prior to joining AE, Lauren managed meeting and event logistics for a major energy company and planned high-caliber events for a national giving day, shareholder and leadership meetings, and annual investor conferences. With a degree in Art History, Lauren has also had the opportunity to work onsite at various cultural institutions including the Museum of Modern Art, the Gracie Mansion Conservancy and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (Pafa). Lauren holds a bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and a certificate in meeting planning from Temple University.
Lauren enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters whether traveling on vacations or at their dance competitions, softball games or school events. Lauren’s advice to herself and others is to live in the moment and take it one day at a time.

email: lbarnes@albrechtevents.com

Ashley brings creative, unique design solutions to any project. She is able to deliver clever and imaginative inspiration while understanding and respecting budget guidelines and client needs. She and her team are responsive and they deliver on time, every time.

Mary Jane D. Lorenz, Meeting Alliance