18 Feb Women Who Roar: SmartMeetings Names JDC’s Kara Dao a 2022 “Smart Woman in Meetings”
JDC Events COO Kara Dao has been named among SmartMeetings magazine’s 2022 “Smart Women in Meetings.” She is one of 100 winners “whose fierce energy inspired the events industry to come back stronger,” according to the magazine. Kara’s award is in the “Stellar Performers” category.
From the publication’s announcement: “Stellar Performers rise to every new challenge and inspire those around them to bring their best selves. They saw the silver linings and helped others to envision a brighter future.”
The magazine will celebrate award winners at the Smart Woman Summit and Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala August 25-26 at Grand Hyatt Nashville.

JDC Events is a Washington, D.C.-based event management firm with 25+ years of experience serving corporate, government, and association clients. Named a top 25 meeting and event planning company in the D.C. region for 14 consecutive years, JDC combines strategic thinking with its proprietary EventScience™ Process to create experiences that drive real business outcomes.