Michelle Russell, Editor in Chief

Michelle has been Convene‘s editor in chief for more than two decades. Early in her career, she was an nonfiction books editor at Random House and has also worked as a writer for several startups. She most enjoys spending time with her family. [email protected]

Barbara Palmer, Deputy Editor

Barbara’s wide-ranging, award-winning work as a journalist includes stints as a science reporter at The Daily Oklahoman; publications director at the global nonprofit World Neighbors; and as the arts and humanities editor at the Stanford University News Service. [email protected]

Jennifer N. Dienst, Senior Editor

Before joining the team in 2020, Jen spent more than a decade contributing to titles in the travel, hospitality, and lifestyle space. She has also had brief interludes in public relations and sales. If not writing, she is probably planning her next trip. [email protected]

Kate Mulcrone, Managing Digital Editor

Kate has been writing about the meetings industry since 2010 and served as Convene’s digital editor from 2014 to 2016 before returning to the team in 2025. She also spent several years at a hospitality industry startup. In her free time, she loves to cook, read, and watch documentary films and series. [email protected]

Magdalina Atanassova, Digital Media Editor

Maggie brings over a decade of experience in leading the communications efforts of international PCOs. She is an award-winning and certified sustainable event prof, resourceful strategist, and amateur artist. Maggie’s core trait is her love of learning. [email protected]

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