Mark Freeman

Mark Freeman, he/him/his, is a senior manager on the Meetings & Travel team. Before joining NASTAD, Mark spent over 15 years planning and executing meetings, conferences, and training programs for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Over the years, he has leveraged strong relationships with the Convention and Visitors Bureaus nationwide, creating memorable programs that make lasting impressions on attendees. In addition, Mark has worked with public health officials and entities like NIH, CDC, and AHRQ, as well as with domestic and international venues and destinations, coordinating and managing executive retreats and incentive programs in North America, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Asia. Mark studied Business/Corporate Communications at Howard University, has received training in Unconscious Bias, and is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).