| The Hill Group has managed hundreds of conferences for our clients. These have involved all aspects of logistical and substantive support, from program concept design and agenda planning and production, to logistics, facilitation, presentation, and preparation of proceedings.
 Kimi comes to us from the Dominican Republic. She attended Clark University in Worcester, MA, where she received her BA in Liberal Arts, focusing her studies in Theater, Communications and Photography.
Thrilled that she no longer had to suffer through the winters in New England, Kimi rushed back to the DC area where the weather was a better match for her tropical nature.
She kicked off as a young professional with an internship at Hammer Communications, an award winning advertising firm in Georgetown. She began as their Production Intern and soon evolved to Production Assistant.
Now as an established young professional, Kimi relishes the ongoing adventures at the Hill Group, continues to delve into her artistic nature with photography and in theater, and gives back to the community by volunteering as part of the Scholarship Selection Committee with the Hispanic College Fund, and as a competition judge for the Hispanic Youth Symposium. These organizations are dedicated to the development of Hispanic youth as the next generation of Hispanic professionals by providing vision, resources and mentors to students in high school and undergraduates in college.
 Hannah was born and raised in the DC Metropolitan area. She graduated from James Madison University with a BA in Liberal Arts and a minor in Fine Arts. After an internship in wedding planning services, she moved on to assist a major retail company in recruitment for and opening of their branch in Tysons Corner, Virginia. She realized that she was better suited for the meeting and event planning industry and soon after, found herself at the Hill Group. In her free time, she enjoys photography and drawing and spending time with loved ones.
Hannah is a member of the Potomac Chapter of MPI (Meeting Professionals International) and is looking forward to meeting new challenges with optimism and to learn through the opportunities the Hill Group has to offer.
 Carina attended Virginia Tech where she received a B.S. in Clothing and Textiles, Merchandising Management. Prior to joining the Hill Group, she spent four years in a retail buying office where she gained valuable management and advertising experience.
She is currently assisting Dr. Robert Hammond with projects and conferences related to the NIH Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives (DPCPSI) within the Office of the Director and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Since joining the Hill Group, Carina has also been involved with various conferences and projects for the Indian Health Service and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. While Carina loves traveling for Hill Group conferences, she also finds delight in exploring new places and traveling in her free time. Being half German, she especially enjoys her trips to Europe for visits with friends and family.
Carina is a member of the Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).
 Joan was born, raised, and educated in the DC Metropolitan area, earning her B.A. in English Language & Literature at the University of Maryland College Park. While organizing events for various extramural organizations in college, she realized her passion for event management and communication. Joan began her professional career coordinating weddings, corporate events and large-scale social events as a Sales & Events Coordinator at a national cruise company. Shortly thereafter she was promoted to Senior Restaurant Manager where she further developed her experience in hospitality, management, and event coordination. After leaving event coordination to work in the wine industry, Joan realized that she wanted to return to her specialty and found herself at the Hill Group.
In her free time Joan enjoys exploring the great outdoors with her Cavalier King Charles mix, traveling and being a proud Terrapin athletics supporter. She appreciates being a part of the energetic and dynamic team at the Hill Group and looks forward to growing with them in new and exciting opportunities.
 Carissa attended Georgetown University where she received a BA with double majors in Government and Psychology. She subsequently received an MA in Communication, Culture and Technology through the Georgetown University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, during which she focused her studies on how individuals use technology to communicate from social, political and cultural perspectives.
Carissa started her professional career as a business analyst at a medical research center. Looking to move away from a position with a financial focus, she began working for The Sandra Day O'Connor Project. There she planned and managed conferences and other academic events relating to judicial independence.
In her free time, Carissa enjoys volunteering at DC Central Kitchen, participating in a bocce league and interviewing prospective students for admission to her alma mater.
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