Meet The Boss

 

Christa, CMP, CWP, CITP knew from a very young age that she had a deep passion for helping people to enhance their overall life experiences. She earned her B.A. in Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism with a minor in Women's Studies in 2013. Followed by a M.S. in Recreation Tourism in 2016 & became a Certified Meeting Professional in the same year.  She is a self-motivated entrepreneur and prior to graduation launched her event planning company Magnetic Magnificent Events.  She has successfully planned and executed events costing a few hundred up to six-figure price tags. Christa is known for her unparalleled attention to detail and dedicated commitment, which ensures that each client and guest leaves the event with a lasting impression.  

Christa received the “Meeting Professional of the Year 2013-2014” award from Meeting Professionals International, Northern California Chapter (MPINCC), in August of 2014, after receiving “Meeting Professional of the 3rd Quarter” in May 2014.  Christa was honored as one of the inaugural '40 Under 40' Award recipients through her alumni association with California State University, East Bay. She is currently serving as Chair for MPINCC Corks & Forks and the Chair for MPINCC CMP University.

And if event planning isn’t enough, Christa can also be found on stage speaking, providing motivational training seminars on “Brand You: Learning How to Leave Your Mark and Lasting Impression to Increase Your Sales”.  She has been featured in a number of publications, spoken to crowds of 1500 people, and is a frequent YouTuber on the Magnetic Magnificent Events channel.

Follow Christa on her blog, at www.MagneticMagnificent.com/boss-blog

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Meet The Team

 

Jaricho Yoakum

COO, Magnetic Magnificent Events

Fun fact! Rico & Christa met 20 years ago while fresh in college, and now today are happily married, running this magnificent business, living the dream!

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Julie Cai

Day-of Coordinator

Fun fact! Julie and Christa were on the California State University, Hayward (now CSU, East Bay) Orientation Team in 2005, being made responsible for events for incoming students. Christa is also the God Parent of Julie's son, Jayden

Amy Eimer

Day-of Coordinator

Dawn Devine

Day-of Coordinator

Diana Luu

Day-Of Coordinator