Nancy Shaffer

Nancy Shaffer, Chief Creative Officer

Nancy Shaffer is the Chief Creative Officer at RJ Whyte Event Production. She is a respected industry veteran, a trusted mentor, and innovative event producer. In 1997, Nancy founded BRAVO! Events, and quickly built a company with purpose, pride, and impact. Her portfolio of work includes event ideation and execution for corporations, associations and nonprofits. 

She is the board president of the National Live Events Coalition and a founding member of the DC Events Coalition; an outspoken advocate for our industry, partners, and peers. She sits on the board of EnventU, a pipeline to professions in the event industry for youth, is a member of the Bermuda Event Planners Advisory Board, and an Ambassador for Safe Shores, a children’s advocacy center. Nancy’s work has earned ISES Capital Awards for Best Conference/Tradeshow Event Planner, Best International Special Events Team, and Best Public Event. She appears on BizBash’s 2020 Top 100 Planners and Advocacy Leaders, and 2021 Top 500 Event Planners lists.