Michael Gallagher’s career reflects his passion for recognizing achievement across the diverse spectrum of business. To honor the millions of business executives and workers worldwide who quietly accomplish innovative and extraordinary things in the workplace every day, Michael founded the Stevie® Awards in 2002. The name Stevie comes from the Greek name Stefanos, which means "crowned." Michael’s commitment to honoring excellence was sparked during his tenure as Vice President of The New York Festivals, organizer of some of the world’s largest international awards competitions for film, television, advertising, and other media. Under his leadership from 1982 to 1988, The New York Festivals significantly expanded its global influence by adding new awards competitions in fields such as radio and print advertising. Michael holds a bachelor of arts from Fordham University in New York City and a master of business administration from George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

Elizabeth started as a temp before becoming the Assistant Judging Coordinator and has been with the Stevie Awards since 2017 as Assistant Judging Coordinator. Elizabeth assigns judges to suitable categories and overviews the judging process. With the increasing number of judges required for the Stevie Awards programs, she also plays a key role in keeping records of each judge’s performance. Elizabeth can typically be found at the Stevie Awards events in New York, assisting at the Ticket Desk or the Interview Station.

As the Director of Event Management & Production, Lindsey leads the planning and execution of the Stevie® Awards events across the world. She also coordinates the virtual events and marketing efforts surrounding the Women|Future Webinar series. Lindsey began her event planning career at Clemson University, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Over the past 10 years, her love for both logistics and creative production has blossomed as she has built a dynamic career spanning the hotel, hospitality, and corporate sectors. In her free time, she enjoys photography, relaxing on the water and playing with her energetic puppy, Sonny!

As the Client Service Manager for the Stevie Awards, Katina does some of everything. She ensures that the office continues running smoothly, from processing and issuing invoices to handling all award shipments to processing store orders. She has been with the Stevie Awards since October 2014 and has assisted in several areas for all nine Stevie Awards competitions throughout the year. Katina holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from The Wallace E. Carroll School of Management at Boston College.

Alissa started with the Stevie Awards as a Digital Marketing & Design Specialist before becoming a Graphic Designer. She is responsible for creating graphics and visual elements for the Women|Future Webinars (formerly Women|Future Conference) and Stevie Awards program and managing digital marketing efforts. From brochures and social media images to advertising campaigns, Alissa prioritizes professionalism and clarity. Previously, Alissa was a Design Manager and Marketing Coordinator in the hospitality and nonprofit industries. Alissa is certified in Social Marketing and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts.

Amanda plays a central role in the editorial, digital content, and communications operations of the Stevie Awards. She oversees editorial initiatives across all Stevie Awards programs, including writing and editing winner profiles, producing the weekly Stevie Awards Update newsletter, developing award ceremony scripts and pronunciation guides for international events, and managing website content to ensure timely, accurate, and engaging communications. Amanda also supports the organization's marketing efforts through blog writing, editorial review, email campaigns, and social media content, helping maintain a consistent brand voice across all platforms. She collaborates across departments on major initiatives, including the Women|Future Webinars, supporting content strategy, digital publishing, and event production. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and a Master of Arts in English Literature from Arcadia University.

Bryn is a Data Analyst at the Stevie Awards. He provides various data and marketing analytics services. Outside of work, he is an avid hiker, writer, computer hobbyist, and history buff. Bryn holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from George Mason University with minors in Mathematics and Global Systems.