With years of experience in meeting planning and events, our team is here to help.

​RISD Campus Conference & Event Services offers comprehensive planning services to ensure that your program runs smoothly and efficiently. Our team will help organize your program from beginning to end, providing complete support every step of the way.
We provide a single point of contact for all of your needs on campus. Our customized services include all aspects of planning and onsite management of conferences, seminars and special events.

Anne Colasanto, CMP
Founder & Interim Director of Conference & Event Services

Anne brings over 15 years of event experience to RISD. With professional culinary experience, planning and execution of over 500 weddings, and conferences for up to 5,000, there isn’t too much she hasn’t seen. As a true midwesterner, she is always willing to help and generally can be found with a large grin on her face.

Alexis Garcia
Event Specialist & 25Live Administrator

Coming from a background in theatrical management, Alexis is no stranger to the intricacies of running live events. That experience paired with her devotion to customer service makes her excited and ready to help bring your meeting or event’s vision to life.

Tracey Simmons 
Conference & Event Coordinator

Tracey comes to us with 5 years event experience in higher education, and 15+ years in event management, dining services, and hospitality.  She is happy to help you out with any of your event needs.  In her free time, Tracey volunteers as a fundraising chair for a local non-profit, holding community involvement and giving back as some of her core values.