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Meredith Hoffman

Senior Vice President, Partnerships

Meredith@widehall.com

Elise Girard

Senior Director, Partnerships

Elise@widehall.com

Charlie Dillon

Senior Director, Partnerships

Charlie@widehall.com

Melodie Thomas

Senior Director, Partnerships

Melodie@widehall.com

info@widehall.com

Widehall LLC
1 Thomas Circle NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20005
Vincy Fok is a seasoned government and operations expert that specializes in crafting exceptional experiences through visual storytelling. Known for her precision, poise under pressure, and mission-driven approach, she turns vision into execution with creativity and strategic focus.

Vincy’s career spans the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the White House, and the U.S. Congress, as well as several high-profile national campaigns—work that has taken her around the world producing events with government, corporate, and global industry leaders. She applies her experience managing complex logistics, high-level stakeholder engagement, and cross-sector partnerships to elevate Widehall’s event experiences.

Nyra is a dynamic force in event execution and logistics, known for her precision, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to excellence. With experience spanning corporate communications, marketing, and account management, she has built a reputation for delivering full-cycle programs that align brand vision with impactful experiences.
Her expertise includes managing high-profile corporate sponsorships, conferences, meetings, and tradeshows for both private and public sector clients. Her specialties include project management, logistics forecasting and client services.
Melodie is a natural storyteller who approaches conversations with partners through a lens of genuine curiosity. Her goal is to help them highlight their unique strengths and navigate the challenges they face, enabling them to stand out in a competitive marketplace of ideas.

Before joining Widehall, Melodie was part of the Member Relations team at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where she played a key role in enhancing member engagement and was nominated for the Shared Purpose Award twice. Her prior experience includes serving on the partnerships team at The Atlantic, where she contributed to the launch of significant events like the Economy Summit, the Education Summit, CityLab, and the Pursuit of Happiness, along with establishing a media partnership at the Sundance Film Festival. Melodie’s diverse background also encompasses corporate government relations, organizational development, and leadership roles at an independent school in Washington, D.C.

Elise brings together people, ideas, and strategy to help organizations turn institutional priorities into impactful thought leadership events. With a collaborative approach and instinct for convening the right stakeholders, she works across industries to craft solutions that drive visibility, influence, and measurable business impact.

Her career spans media, crisis communications, and government affairs, with years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, think tanks, and trade associations. Before joining Widehall, Elise worked at The Hill, Bloomberg, and PublicRelay. 

Sami Gibbs blends her background in strategic communications, PR, and executive support.

Previously, Sami worked in operations at The Hill, where she provided administrative support to the business, assisted with coordinating newsroom media relations, and supported DC-based circulation and events planning. Formerly, she was a Strategic Communications Intern at Vision360 Partners where she conducted research on public policy topics and produced organic social media content on behalf of clients. Sami earned her BA in Communication with a concentration in Journalism from George Mason University in 2022.

Cyan Thomas is a producer, writer and content strategist who has produced events ranging from massive multi-day-summits to virtual webcasts. She has worn multiple hats in the mass media industry, with experience in public relations, journalism and marketing.

Previously with GovExec and a boutique DC public relations firm, Cyan has developed a passion for dynamic events and creating engaging narratives that resonate with people. She’s worked behind the scenes at music festivals and in the A/V room on studio sets, supporting musicians and Congressional officials alike. Her professional career has been built upon a foundation of creating fresh and exciting experiences for both clients and audiences.

Sara Mageli is a strategic marketing leader specializing in audience development, brand growth, and cross-channel campaigns. With deep experience across media and mission-driven startups, she builds high-impact strategies that expand reach, deepen engagement, and convert attention into lasting audience value.

Previously at Foreign Policy, she led audience development and event marketing for global convenings including the United Nations General Assembly, NATO Summit, and Munich Security Conference. From launching startup campaigns to scaling world-stage events, she brings a sharp strategic lens and storytelling instinct to every project.
At Widehall, Sara uses a creative and data-driven approach to develop meaningful connections with key and influential stakeholders. She crafts campaigns and experiences that drive engagement, build credibility, and elevate visibility for high-stakes initiatives.

Kathryn is a marketing and communications professional with a background in social media, digital marketing, and public affairs. She earned her degree in Marketing, Communications, and Advertising and minored in Political Science from Endicott College and gained a global perspective while studying in Florence.

At Widehall, she builds connections through strategic storytelling and engagement, fostering strong relationships and community ties. Prior to joining Widehall, she honed her skills at SKDK, collaborating with individuals and corporations across the country.

Taylor Gehrcke is a strategic events leader known for transforming complex ideas into seamless, impactful experiences. With a meticulous eye for detail and a talent for turning chaos into order, Taylor views events not just as gatherings but as symphonies of strategy, creativity, and precision.

Taylor’s career spans government, non-profit, and media sectors, with roles at Axios, The United Nations Foundation, the White House, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he served as a Presidential Appointee. He has produced programs featuring top decision-makers, from U.S. administration officials and members of Congress to global leaders and industry executives.

As a member of the Widehall team, Taylor plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering impactful in-person and virtual events that foster dialogue, spark collaboration, and create lasting value. His passion for innovation and precision continues to shape transformative event experiences.

Charlie builds impactful partnerships by creating and delivering custom strategies to meet the unique needs of his clients. He collaborates closely with clients across various industries to understand their objectives and challenges, helping them develop tailored plans that raise their profile with influential audiences.

Charlie’s experience as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, think tanks, trade associations, and non-profits stems from his extensive background in media, communications and government affairs. He joins Widehall from State Affairs. Prior to State Affairs, Charlie worked for The Hill, Bloomberg Government and Atlantic Media.

Kara King is a storyteller by nature. Her varied background in media and the nonprofit world has allowed her to constantly enhance the voices of others and ensure important stories are being told.

Most recently at The Hill, Kara booked and produced editorial events, hosting high-ranking government officials, CEOs, and advocacy icons, and shaping the discussion on a range of issues from health care to environmental policy. Her expertise in events content allows her to hone in on powerful storylines and help build consensus around complex policy, all while putting diversity first in every program.

Sami Gibbs blends her background in strategic communications, PR, and executive support.

Previously, Sami worked in operations at The Hill, where she provided administrative support to the business, assisted with coordinating newsroom media relations, and supported DC-based circulation and events planning. Formerly, she was a Strategic Communications Intern at Vision360 Partners where she conducted research on public policy topics and produced organic social media content on behalf of clients. Sami earned her BA in Communication with a concentration in Journalism from George Mason University in 2022.

Cyan Thomas is a producer, writer and content strategist who has produced events ranging from massive multi-day-summits to virtual webcasts. She has worn multiple hats in the mass media industry, with experience in public relations, journalism and marketing.
 
Previously with GovExec and a boutique DC public relations firm, Cyan has developed a passion for dynamic events and creating engaging narratives that resonate with people. She’s worked behind the scenes at music festivals and in the A/V room on studio sets, supporting musicians and Congressional officials alike. Her professional career has been built upon a foundation of creating fresh and exciting experiences for both clients and audiences.
 

Sara Mageli is a strategic marketing leader specializing in audience development, brand growth, and cross-channel campaigns. With deep experience across media and mission-driven startups, she builds high-impact strategies that expand reach, deepen engagement, and convert attention into lasting audience value.

Previously at Foreign Policy, she led audience development and event marketing for global convenings including the United Nations General Assembly, NATO Summit, and Munich Security Conference. From launching startup campaigns to scaling world-stage events, she brings a sharp strategic lens and storytelling instinct to every project.
At Widehall, Sara uses a creative and data-driven approach to develop meaningful connections with key and influential stakeholders. She crafts campaigns and experiences that drive engagement, build credibility, and elevate visibility for high-stakes initiatives.

Kathryn is a marketing and communications professional with a background in social media, digital marketing, and public affairs. She earned her degree in Marketing, Communications, and Advertising and minored in Political Science from Endicott College and gained a global perspective while studying in Florence.

At Widehall, she builds connections through strategic storytelling and engagement, fostering strong relationships and community ties. Prior to joining Widehall, she honed her skills at SKDK, collaborating with individuals and corporations across the country.

Taylor Gehrcke is a strategic events leader known for transforming complex ideas into seamless, impactful experiences. With a meticulous eye for detail and a talent for turning chaos into order, Taylor views events not just as gatherings but as symphonies of strategy, creativity, and precision.

Taylor’s career spans government, non-profit, and media sectors, with roles at Axios, The United Nations Foundation, the White House, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he served as a Presidential Appointee. He has produced programs featuring top decision-makers, from U.S. administration officials and members of Congress to global leaders and industry executives.

As a member of the Widehall team, Taylor plays a pivotal role in designing and delivering impactful in-person and virtual events that foster dialogue, spark collaboration, and create lasting value. His passion for innovation and precision continues to shape transformative event experiences.

Charlie builds impactful partnerships by creating and delivering custom strategies to meet the unique needs of his clients. He collaborates closely with clients across various industries to understand their objectives and challenges, helping them develop tailored plans that raise their profile with influential audiences.

Charlie’s experience as a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, think tanks, trade associations, and non-profits stems from his extensive background in media, communications and government affairs. He joins Widehall from State Affairs. Prior to State Affairs, Charlie worked for The Hill, Bloomberg Government and Atlantic Media.

Kara King is a storyteller by nature. Her varied background in media and the nonprofit world has allowed her to constantly enhance the voices of others and ensure important stories are being told.

Most recently at The Hill, Kara booked and produced editorial events, hosting high-ranking government officials, CEOs, and advocacy icons, and shaping the discussion on a range of issues from health care to environmental policy. Her expertise in events content allows her to hone in on powerful storylines and help build consensus around complex policy, all while putting diversity first in every program.