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Jennifer brings a unique background to the Access team, but what is most unique about her story is her involvement in a San Diego business think tank. The think tank environment exposed her to some of San Diego’s largest business owners, while providing an inside look at a variety of business models, strategies, and leadership styles. The culmination of those opportunities has equipped Jennifer with the ability to contribute to the team that leads vision and culture for Access, serving as the first female CEO of a 50-year brand. Kudos! Jennifer now leads a motivating sales and leadership team at Access.

A piece of Access that Jennifer holds dear is the unwavering rally around company values. It’s the trunk of the family tree, centering and supporting Access as an organization, and providing growth and prosperity in the workplace. In her time outside of the office, Jennifer crushes it as a mom and is heavily involved in her sons school board. Being a mom brings her immense joy. She also won’t hesitate to take you up on a game of pickle ball - which she unearthed her passion for during the pandemic. She’s got a mean drop shot. Ace!

Danielle grew her creative roots in the advertising industry, where she fell in love with event design, art direction, and marketing. She found her ability to think out-of-the-box really took off in event design, which quickly became her desired career pathway. Danielle brings over 2 decades of DMC experience (and humor) to Access, where she now serves as the Chief Creative Officer. Danielle has a keen eye for event design and conceptual strategizing, which is paired with her relentless commitment to excellence. Now that’s a trifecta. Danielle leads the creative team to ensure their award-winning ideas and events come to life in meaningful ways for everyone involved.

For Danielle, what motivates her is the passion, loyalty, and hard work that comes from the Access team. It pushes her to pursue new ideas to take the organization to the next level. Hard work aside, as a leader, Danielle finds it essential that work feels a lot less like work, which elevates the creative process and outputs. When Danielle isn’t working, the tunes keep her rolling. Live music, old records, today’s hits – you name it, she’s an equal opportunity music lover. Oh, and dogs, she very fond of dogs too. Finally, and most importantly, Danielle is thankful for the longevity, loyalty, and love from her husband and children she cherishes every moment with.

After leaving the advertising industry and Moving to Aspen, Colorado (mmm Aspen), Heidi worked at a 5-star hotel called The Little Nell. Her position was in the banquets department, which ignited her profound love for the hospitality industry. She found delight in organizing an array of moving pieces and positions, which all came together to create unforgettable guest experiences. She loved the energy of the fast-paced environment. As she cut her teeth working throughout several leading DMC’s in Colorado, she was introduced to Danielle Phippen - who she later opened and grew the Access Colorado office with. They were on a roll. With partners, Heidi went on to purchase the brand and help bring her vision to life in the following years, building one of the largest DMC’s in the country.

Heidi has thorough appreciation for the people and culture at Access - a group of genuine and loyal people with a shared vision of greatness. She’s a proud mother of 3 children who keep her fully occupied outside of work. Her family is big on sports, spending the majority of weekends skiing, on a lacrosse field, or basketball court. Her appreciation for rich experiences carries into her personal life, where she gathers the family troops for some good old coast to coast traveling.

Prior to working in the events industry, Michelle spent a number of years as an attendee on a handful of corporate incentive trips. She was always intrigued and inspired by the commitment, talent, and level of service dedicated to each experience. She wanted a slice of that pie. As she gained industry knowledge, those special experiences fed her hunger for fulfilling professional growth. They enhanced her belief in the importance of personal connection. Michelle took a leap of faith and dove head-first into a new adventure in the events industry with Access.

Locked n’ loaded with tenured leadership and operational experience, she started her career with Access as a Regional VP of Operations, leading the events department. Making her mark on several other facets within the business, Michelle is now the President of Access. She’s proud to lead beside a group of distinctly talented women who have unparalleled dedication to the success of the organization. She loves attending live performances in venues of all sizes — from stadiums to small dives. When she’s not spending quality time with her family, adventuring to new places, and meeting new people, she cherishes her longtime passion of dancing, which she’s devoted a number of years to. Watch yourself, you might end up in a dance off.