JESSICA SMITH

VICE PRESIDENT

A StarEvents team member since 2012, Jessica understands all aspects of an event and focuses mainly on operations. After a couple of years in New York as the Director of Special Events at a downtown venue, Jessica brings Sales and Client Management skills to StarEvents. She loves working with clients and producing events in the city she calls home.

Q&A WITH JESSICA

How long have you worked for StarEvents?

10 years (with a 2 year hiatus).

What’s your passion outside of the workplace?

I love trying new restaurants, shopping, and spending as much time with my dog Griffin as possible.

What’s your favorite event outside of Chicago?

NYFW.

What is your favorite restaurant in Chicago?

Portillo’s.

WHERE’s the coolest place a project has taken you?

All of our events provide me the opportunity to explore the neighborhoods in Chicago and the deep rooted and individual culture of each. I get to spend my summers in my own city in neighborhoods I wouldn’t have thought to visit.