Abby Andvik, Executive Director Abby was named the sixth Executive Director (and first woman) effective January 1, 2022. Abby has been a professional event planner for more than ten years, but her passion for events started much earlier than that. She began working in events when she was 15 years old and assisted with events throughout college. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated with a Communications degree. She has worked for the Minnesota Twins, Anheuser Busch InBev and a local private golf club. Abby started with NCEL in August of 2018 and has loved getting to know the industry and specifically the NCEL members. She enjoys collaborating with members and planning fun events for them! In her spare time, she is a hockey coach in the winter. Contact Abby at: abby@ncel.org
Aviva Leverty, Membership & Communications Coordinator Aviva graduated from North Central University with a degree in Marketing in 2022. She worked for Redeeming Love Church as their Communications Director for over 3 years before coming to NCEL. Aviva looks forward to connecting with all of the members and learning more about the industry. She has a love for planning events and meeting new people. Aviva enjoys camping, hiking, kayaking, spending time with her amazing family, and giving back to her community. Contact Aviva at: aviva@ncel.org
Tara Van Thomme, Marketing & Events Coordinator Tara got her start in the events industry in 2019 while studying Public Relations at the University of Minnesota and has been involved in event coordinating ever since. Tara looks forward to learning more about the electrical industry and meeting NCEL’s members. In her spare time, Tara is a freelance floral and event designer and enjoys gardening, traveling, baking and patio season. Contact Tara at: Tara@ncel.org
