I am the Principal & CEO at Planit World and PW PROjects. Working with a talented team of professionals, we help organizations have a large impact by leveraging association management and providing administration, public affairs, conference planning, communications, and media relations. Through our sister company, PW PROjects, we support the communications objectives of nonprofits, small businesses, and trade associations with public relations campaigns, social media, cause marketing, conference promotions, and organizational strategy. I've included my biography below if you'd like to learn more. Andrea, the CEO and founder of Planit World, brings over 30 years of diverse experience in association management, event planning, publicity, communications, and marketing. She established PlanIt World in 2007 and works with a wide range of clients, including trade associations, non-profits, and small companies across various industries. She expanded her footprint in 2023, by opening a Midwest Operations Center for PlanIt World and launching the PW PROjects brand.With a background in national public affairs consulting, Andrea specializes in communications, convention planning, digital media, marketing, public relations, legislative affairs, grant writing/reporting, and management consulting. She is also a sought-after national speaker on business communications, volunteer leadership, and public affairs strategies for non-profits.Andrea's achievements include being recognized as a Generation Next winner by the State Journal in 2009, receiving two “Stars of the Industry” awards for tourism marketing and public relations, and addressing the United Nations on the digital divide and women's issues in 2016. Most recently, a project she manages, the ROC Bus was recognized by the Federal Transit Administration with an Impact Award for human trafficking education and a SWTA award for the Best Marketing Campaign of 2023. She is an active member of various professional organizations, including the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Veterinary Medical Association Executives (VMAE), National Association of Female Executives (NAFE), Sigma Kappa Alumnae, PEO, and the Kansas State Alumni Association. She also serves as a member of her local board of education. Originally from Rock, KS, with a population of 89, Andrea is passionate about her family and pets, traveling, and believes strongly in the power of kindness.
Listed skills include Public Relations, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Event Management, and 30 others.
