Karrie Teel
About Karrie Teel
Karrie Teel is a Senior Conference Manager with the Network Learning & Engagement Team at Feeding America, where she has worked since 2022. She has a diverse background in event planning and management, with previous roles at organizations such as the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association and Entertainment Cruises Inc.
Current Role at Feeding America
Karrie Teel serves as the Senior Conference Manager for the Network Learning & Engagement Team at Feeding America. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's mission of addressing hunger in the United States. In her role, she focuses on organizing conferences and events that facilitate learning and engagement among network members.
Previous Experience in Event Management
Before joining Feeding America, Karrie Teel accumulated significant experience in event management. She worked at Entertainment Cruises Inc. in various roles, including Office Coordinator, Sales Associate/Event Planner, and Account Manager/Event Planner from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, she served as the Events & Marketing Manager at Chicago Gateway Green from 2012 to 2013, where she managed events and marketing initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Karrie Teel earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She also attended Loyola Academy, which provided her with foundational skills for her career in business and management.
Expertise in Association Management
Karrie Teel possesses expertise in board and committee management, specializing in auction facilitation within the hospitality industry. She has extensive experience managing internship and scholarship programs, along with a strong background in association member relationship management. Her skills also include resource development and customer retention.
Career Progression and Roles
Karrie Teel's career includes significant roles in various organizations. She worked at the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association as Director of Education & Communications from 2013 to 2019. Her earlier experience includes a Business Management Internship at Walgreens in 2006 and multiple positions at Entertainment Cruises Inc. from 2007 to 2011.