Shawna McKinley

Shawna McKinley is an accomplished sustainability consultant, event planner, author, and instructor who helps event professionals take practical, smart steps to improve their events through zero waste and carbon-conscious choices.. She has been recognized as a Meeting Industry Trendsetter by Meetings Focus, Top 40 Under 40 by Collaborate and Top Social Media influencer by both Meetings Net and BizBash. Shawna lives in Vancouver, Canada, and you can catch more about her adventures in event sustainability on her personal blog, Eventcellany.

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Sustainability

Polluting Event Sponsors No Longer Welcome

When it comes to event sponsors, the company you keep says a lot about your brand values. Are your sponsors sending the wrong message about sustainability?
Shawna McKinley | 2 years ago
Event Management

The Heat Is On: How to Bake a Climate Strategy Into Your Event

Severe drought and record-setting heat waves in western North America serve as a clear reminder of the urgent need to maintain sustainability as an event priority and step-up your event sustainability strategy. Here’s what you need to do.
Shawna McKinley | 3 years ago
Event Management

20 Tips for a More Accessible Event

Event organizers have a legal and moral obligation to ensure their experience can be equally enjoyed by all. This includes attendees who have special accessibility requirements. This 20 point guide will help you audit your event to ensure it allows all event attendees to equally participate in a dignified way.
Shawna McKinley | 9 years ago