Avivant Partners
Insightful I Independent I Innovative
And above all, dependable, particularly in the face of pressure.
The name "Avivant" itself, with its deep roots coming from Hebrew and French languages, serves as a poignant reflection of intersections. These intersections are not just in name, but in our brand's philosophy—a harmony between industries, bridging domain expertise, and our innate ability to represent our clients with eloquence and fluency that makes them shine.
The logo visually reflects the A and V sounds in the brand’s name. These two letters come together signifying the meeting of languages (A from Aviva, a Hebrew word meaning springlike; V from Vivant, a French word meaning alive) literally, but also the meeting of cultures, domains, people, and ideas in a more figurative sense. After all, Avivant Partners is in the business of managing events and associations, where minds meet and new ideas are created.
“Human connection has been challenged.
We're here to strengthen it through our association and event work.”
- Mary Adams, Founder & CEO
Our Team
Successful I Driven I Proven
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Mara Paolino
Meetings & Events
Bringing over a decade of strategic event planning experience, Mara partners with clients to deliver impactful, mission-driven events with precision and creativity. She has led end-to-end execution of conferences and client programs - ensuring each is executed seamlessly and with purpose. Boston University, BS, Communications
Kelsey Peake
Project Director
Kelsey brings more than 10 years of Event, Office and Project Management to Avivant Partners. She specializes in General Operations and Marketing. Kelsey has robust experience with systems implementation, managing websites, and creating marketing campaigns including and not limited to paid ads, organic social media, blogs and email marketing.
Aisling Healy
Meetings and Associations Coordinator
Aisling brings a strong background in hospitality, with experience in food and beverage and event coordination. In her role as a Meetings and Associations Coordinator, she supports the planning and execution of seamless, detail-driven events and programs. Rooted in five-diamond service, she is dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences and maintaining the highest standards. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from Florida State College.