Real Conversations. Real Growth. Real Community.
Meet the team
Damina Murchison, Founder
Creative Director | Experience Architect | Event Innovator | Industry Connector
A visionary in event strategy and experiential design, Damina thrives at the intersection of creativity and impact. As the co-founder of Beyond the Ballroom, she is on a mission to reshape the way event professionals connect, grow, and elevate their careers. With a background in luxury events, and professional development, Damina creates unforgettable experiences that bridge traditional event management with bold, forward-thinking innovation. Whether orchestrating dynamic conversations, crafting immersive experiences, or fostering industry collaboration, she ensures every event is more than just a moment, it’s a movement. Holding a M.S. in Event Management from NYU SPS, she has worked on diverse events, blending strategy with storytelling, turning ideas into meaningful, transformative connections, always ensuring they foster engagement and lasting impact.
Our Mission and Values
The "Beyond the Ballroom: Where Event Careers Take Center Stage" web series is a platform by events professionals for events professionals dedicated to deliver interactive, skill-enhancing, and relationship-building experiences that empower attendees to thrive in their careers. The series also provides current and aspiring event professionals a platform to connect with industry leaders, explore diverse career opportunities, and advance their professional journeys.
Our goal is to showcase webisodes and speaker insights that inspire ongoing learning and growth in emerging and mid-level event professionals and creative individuals exploring events.
Don't miss your chance to join the conversation, lead and take your career to center stage.
Pamela Strug
Strategic Advisor | Event & Field Marketing Leader | Growth Catalyst
A dynamic and results-driven field marketing leader, Pam specializes in executing global B2B event strategies that drive brand awareness and pipeline growth. With extensive experience across top consulting and financial services firms, she excels in designing high-impact event experiences, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and optimizing ROI. Currently leading global field marketing at HTEC, she spearheads event initiatives that align with business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights and strategic partnerships. Pamela is also a passionate industry mentor and speaker, dedicated to advancing the event marketing profession. You can find her in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade each year as a balloon handler!
Johana Rachlin
Content Creator | Digital Marketing
A highly creative and results-driven event and marketing professional with extensive experience working with top agencies in California and New York. Johana graduated from NYU with an M.S. in Event Management and specializes in crafting content creation and digital campaigns. At Beyond the Ballroom, she leads marketing efforts to ensure that every episode connects with the right audience, driving visibility, engagement, and industry-wide conversations. Johana is in the events industry to create happiness.