FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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RICHARDS-SERVICE APPOINTED TO SERVE ON TWO INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEES

SCRANTON, PA -- Dr. Tricia Richards-Service, founder and president of I Need A Speaker, has been appointed to serve on two prestigious advisory committees for Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the premier global organization for meeting and event professionals.

Starting January 1, 2025, Dr. Richards-Service will serve on both MPI's Event Program Review Advisory Board and Research Advisory Board. In these roles, she will help shape the future of the meetings and events industry through educational programming and research initiatives.

As a member of the Event Program Review Advisory Board, Dr. Richards-Service will review and validate speaker proposals for MPI's signature event, World Education Congress (WEC). She will also provide strategic input on topics, speakers, and educational formats for the organization's programming.

On the Research Advisory Board, she will contribute to MPI's research initiatives focused on education, industry advocacy, and thought leadership. The role includes developing white papers and conducting analysis of the business events sector.

"I’m excited to serve the organization in these international roles," said Dr. Richards-Service. "I look forward to contributing my expertise in both public speaking and strategic leadership to advance MPI's educational and research objectives."

Dr. Richards-Service brings more than 20 years of communication experience to these roles, having worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local non-profits. An accomplished international speaker herself, she has presented at conferences across North America and Europe, including Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, and Romania.

She earned a Ph.D. in strategic leadership and business administration, a master's degree in healthcare administration, and a bachelor's degree in communications/journalism. Through I Need A Speaker, she continues to advance the speaking industry by providing a global platform that connects speakers of all price points with event organizers while also offering public speaking training.

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