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WE ARE CONNECTORS EDUCATORS CURATORS THE ROOM

The Room brings together brand marketers to solve their business, industry & personal challengers.

Meet The Team

Aaron Cohen

Editorial Director

Aaron Cohen

Editorial Director

Before The Room, Aaron was the CEO of five digital media companies from 1998-2018 including Bolt (sold to GoFish), The GirlsOn Blog Network (sold to Oxygen) and Menupages (sold to Grubhub). 15 years ago, he became a professor of Internet media history at NYU where he continues to teach undergraduates.

Email:aaron@theroom.vip

Anthony Jabbour

VP, Sales

Anthony Jabbour

VP, Sales

Anthony joined The Room as its Vice President of Sales in December 2023. Before that, he spent 7 years at an independent media agency, helping to grow it from 5 people to over 300. His experience spans roles in performance marketing, partnerships, and business development.

Email:anthony@theroom.vip

Beth Mach

Advisor / Moderator

Beth Mach

Advisor / Moderator

Beth Mach brings over 25 years of experience driving growth through marketing, media, and technology solutions for Fortune 500 brands. She is currently the Co-founder and COO of Spacely and a moderator and advisor for The Room. Beth actively contributes to several start-ups such as Compliant, Brandstory Architech, and Influential and is also an accomplished public speaker, mentor, investor, and active volunteer. Beth holds a B.A. from Walsh College and is pursuing a CME through Harvard Business School.

Email:beth@theroom.vip

Cathleene Tagari

Executive Assistant

Cathleene Tagari

Executive Assistant

Prior to joining The Room in September 2023 as an Executive Assistant, Cathleene honed her skills in client relations. She now leverages this experience to provide comprehensive support to the partners, collaborating closely with them to optimize workflows, enhance productivity, and reach goals.

Email:cathleene@theroom.vip

Danny Fishman

Partner

Danny Fishman

Partner

An authority in the converging media space, Danny is known and respected for his accomplishments in the entertainment, media, advertising & marketing, digital, and technology industries. For the past two decades Fishman has been a highly successful serial entrepreneur, leading multiple companies to exponential revenue growth, category dominance, and financially lucrative exits.

Email:danny@theroom.vip

Dan Orcino

Experience Coordinator

Dan Orcino

Experience Coordinator

With 20 years of experience delivering exceptional customer service in the BPO industry, Daniel Orcino is a passionate advocate for sales and leadership. He excels in operations management, team leadership, and facilitation. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel enjoys traveling and exploring the great outdoors, always seeking new adventures.

Email:dorcino@theroom.vip

Georgia Cohen

Community Intern

Georgia Cohen

Community Intern

Ivy Kirby

Community Intern

Ivy Kirby

Community Intern

Josh Messinger

Partner

Josh Messinger

Partner

Josh has been bringing together marketers for over 20 years. He has seen multiple companies through acquisitions, held leadership roles as VP, Online, President, and founder at media companies including dmg :: events, iMedia, ad:tech, and VMA Media. He has also led the global online growth for non-marketing properties including, Evanta, Petroleum Show, Gastech, and Adipec.

Email:josh@theroom.vip

Justin Buen

Sales Coordinator

Justin Buen

Sales Coordinator

I have over five years of experience in sales operations, executive assistance, and customer service. I enjoy supporting teams by keeping schedules on track, improving workflows, and ensuring clients are well taken care of. I’m always looking for ways to help things run more smoothly and contribute to the team’s success.

Email:justin@theroom.vip

Katie Burke

Community Manager

Katie Burke

Community Manager

Katie currently serves as a leader in community and event management, driven by her innate creativity and passion for fostering connections. Her career spans roles in business development, event management, field marketing, and community building. In her free time, Katie runs a thriving global community of 50K+ 20-somethings called ‘Not Wasting My Twenties,’ originating from a viral TikTok during the peak of the pandemic. Katie is dedicated to creating environments where creativity, community, and connection flourish.

Email:katie@theroom.vip

Lauren Carlucci

Community Manager

Lauren Carlucci

Community Manager

Email:lauren@theroom.vip

Micca Tuason

Community Coordinator

Micca Tuason

Community Coordinator

Micca is passionate about creating exceptional event experiences. As part of the Community team, she contributes to the entire event lifecycle, from planning and execution to post-event follow-up. She collaborates closely with stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery and exceed attendee expectations.

Email:micca@theroom.vip

Lindsay Scoggins

Global Experience Manager

Lindsay Scoggins

Global Experience Manager

Lindsay is an enthusiastic event marketing and hospitality professional with a deep passion for hosting and building brand awareness through unique experiences. With over a decade of experience working in the events industry, she has a proven track record of creating unforgettable moments that bring people together. Her hospitality-focused background, highlighted by a degree in Hospitality Business and Event Management from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas shines through in her unwavering commitment to excellence. Whether managing large-scale corporate events or intimate gatherings, Lindsay’s love for people and dedication to creating welcoming environments consistently exceed expectations.

Email:lindsay@theroom.vip

Nicole Healy

VP, Experience

Nicole Healy

VP, Experience

Nicole is the VP or Experience at The Room where we define "experience" as the intersection of community and event operations. She previously held leadership roles as Chief Strategy Officer for a VC backed start-up and as Co-Founder of VMA Media, a marketing events company she took through acquisition in 2018. Whether events or tech marketplaces, the common theme throughout Nicole's career has been building environments where business connections are not only created but thrive. With a proven track record for developing products, people, and processes, she is passionate about working in environments where innovation is used to create opportunity and access.

Email:nicole@theroom.vip

Quinn Murphy

Business Development Representative

Quinn Murphy

Business Development Representative

My name is Quinn, new hire here as a BDR, excited to start bringing in some business and get to know everyone. I graduated this past May from Miami Ohio with a major in Communications and went to Brunswick for high school, where I was a varsity rowing captain. I love to read, so talk to me about any books you’ve got going on!

Email:quinn@theroom.vip

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Co-Founder, Mentor, Friend

Sean Finnegan

Sean brought a veteran’s perspective to digital media, mobility and social interaction and held global digital leadership roles at major agencies including serving as Chief Executive Officer of Omnicom Media Group’s (OMG) Digital unit and President and Chief Digital Officer at Publicis’ Starcom MediaVest Group (SMG).

More than that, Sean was our friend. We texted nonstop and laughed even more.

We miss you everyday.

About Us

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