Taren Bradley has more than 25 years' experience in the events industry, including elected board roles with leading professional organizations and time at Hilton and Aramark. Her understanding of hospitality operations, combined with hands-on knowledge of both on- and off-premises food and beverage and rental services, is strengthened by nearly a decade at Encore.

Taren’s client portfolio includes Punchbowl News, Vital Voices and the Sundance Film Festival. She works across technology, people and the creative arts.

She is an adjunct professor at Prince George's Community College, serves on the Board of Directors for the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners (NCBMP), and contributes to several committees at her high school alma mater, St. Mark's School (MA).

Taren received a citation from the Governor of Maryland for her work with the Capital Region Minority Supplier Council and was recently honored as the first recipient of the St. Mark’s Distinguished Alumni Tony Loney Award for her contributions to diversity and inclusion.