Staff

Nicola has 20 years of experience in continuing medical education program development and medical association management. Prior to forming Leadingstar Events & Media in 2007, she served as the Vice President and Director of Education for Compass Management & Consulting (a sister company) for 5 years. Nicola has served as a Vice President and Account Director for several medical education and communications companies in the New York City area. In these roles, Nicola worked to design and implement hundreds of multi-faceted medical education activities, meetings, publications and multimedia programs. In addition, she was responsible for fundraising within the pharmaceutical industry.

Nicola graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a BA degree in Journalism/Advertising, and earned a Masters in Public Services Administration–Health Care from New York University. Nicola is an active member of ASAE and the Alliance for CME.

Shannon Sheridan brings comprehensive knowledge of public relations, marketing, and special event coordination experience to Leadingstar Events & Media, with a background of more than 10 years as a professional in the industry. After graduating from Arizona State University, Shannon moved to New York City where she began her first job in public relations. She then moved on to work under the tents at Bryant Park and was soon creating memorable experiences for clients all over the Big Apple and beyond, including Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica and ECHO Design.

Shannon now lives in Jacksonville and creates events for her clients at Leadingstar Events and Media. She is currently enrolled at Jacksonville University completing an MBA degree.

Clark Morgan is a data and network systems specialist with more than 14 years of experience. He has specialized in association- and education-related systems for 12 of those years. Clark is an active and contributing participant in the open-source software community, and he is the co-author of PHP5 and MySql Bible and has contributed chapters and editorial input to a number of other programming texts and magazines.

As a Program Manager for Leadingstar Events & Media, Inc., Erin Corrales brings an understanding of the hospitality industry and the belief that superior customer service is the key to strong client relations. A graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree and a focus in Hospitality Management allows Erin to not only manage the business aspects of a production but also contribute her creative insight in helping the events thrive. Both her educational background and knowledge gained in producing a wide range of programs are what enables Erin to provide Leadingstar clients with an innovative and memorable experience. Erin enjoys traveling, reading, health and nutrition and being active outdoors.

Lindsay Otto joins Leadingstar Events & Media, Inc. as a program manager. She is a graduate of Indiana University with a major in Tourism Management, focus in Event Planning, and a minor in Business. As a member of the Leadingstar Events & Media team since 2007, her wide variety of experience has allowed her to become the well-rounded and skilled program manager that she is today. She has earned her talents from managing nonprofit University functions, fundraisers, weddings, holiday events and numerous parties and social events. Lindsay's attention to detail and superb program management skills allow her to put together and execute a perfect and flawless event.