Krista St. John's experience producing conferences, incentives, and special events for top tier organizations around the world has given her an esteemed reputation in the MICE industry. With over 15 years of practice in Destination Management, Meeting Management, and Incentive Travel, Krista founded Blue Nest Events in 2011 where she united her passion for events, love of travel, and unmistakable planning panache into the threadwork of the company.

Krista has been actively involved on the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Northeast USA Board of Directors since 2013, most notably as President in 2016. 

In 2018, Krista was named by Corporate Connect as a ‘40 Under 40’ planner making an early mark in the corporate meetings industry. She has also received distinguished industry certifications including the Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) and Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS) designations, and is recognized by the Timothy S Y Lam Foundation for her involvement with continuing professional education and advancement through certification in the hospitality industry.

• 15+ years of practice in Destination Management, Meeting Management, and Incentive Travel

• Active involvement on the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) Northeast USA Board of Directors since 2013, most notably as President in 2016

• 2018 named by Corporate Connect as a ‘40 Under 40’

• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)

• Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS)

• Active member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI)

• Recognized by the Timothy S Y Lam Foundation for her involvement with continuing professional education and advancement through certification in the hospitality industry.