If you’re interested in hosting an event at a Fathom Gallery venue, we think it’s important that you know who you’ll be working with (that’s us!) since we’ll be collaborating with you throughout the planning process. Before we dive into introductions, we wanted to highlight a few of our top values and priorities as a venue management team:
Responsiveness: This is a big one for us! We never want a client to feel like they’re being “ghosted,” so we make sure we’re staffed properly to ensure a speedy response for all inquiries and client questions. We’ve implemented our own “24-hour rule” for responding to emails, and we take it very seriously (i.e., Meg is convinced she will need to hide Emily’s cell phone and laptop from her during her own wedding weekend).
Fun: Events are supposed to be a good time, and we want our personalities to reflect that! The Fathom Gallery team prides themselves in creating an atmosphere that is inviting, lively, and not stuffy.
Relationships: Fostering authentic relationships with both our clients and our venue partners is important to us, and we strive to make personal connections with everyone that comes through our doors. Forming friendships with our clients and vendors makes our job even more enjoyable, so that’s always the goal. Fun fact: Meg and Emily have been friends since third grade and are still going strong!
Now that we’ve outlined our principles as a group, please meet the individual faces that make up the Fathom Gallery team:
Emily began working for Fathom Gallery 14th Street back in 2013 as an intern, and now manages all of the Fathom Gallery venues. Having overseen over 1,000 weddings, birthday parties, corporate receptions (the list goes on!), Emily knows exactly how to ensure a successful event. Her go-getter personality and attention to detail are perfect for the events industry and invaluable to the Fathom Gallery team. Emily has worked diligently over the last few years expanding Fathom Gallery’s portfolio to keep up with client needs and provide a venue that is perfect for each client’s vision!
Graduate of: Saint Michael’s College, VT
How she spends her days off: Golfing, hitting up the tennis courts, shopping, and chasing around her adorable (and rambunctious!) nieces
Favorite travel destinations: Austria, Switzerland, Italy, or anywhere else that you can see the Alps!
How she’d describe herself in 3 words: Hardworking, supportive, organized
Favorite thing about working in the events industry: Seeing how each client uses our venue as a blank canvas and transforms it based on their unique vision! Watching the space come to life and then seeing our clients have a great time with their guests is the absolute best!
As the Fathom Gallery Event Management business continued to grow in 2021 with the grand opening of Fathom Gallery Georgetown, Meg left her corporate job to join the events world and never looked back! From the initial site visit up until day-of support, Meg’s goal is to make sure each client has a seamless experience with planning their event at Fathom Gallery and has a fabulous time on day-of.
Graduate of: Providence College, RI
How she spends her days off: Long walks around the city, checking out new cocktail bars, unwinding with a bad reality TV show, or *trying* to improve her golf game
Favorite travel destinations: Cape Cod, MA, Charleston, SC, or Italy (specifically Tuscany for all of the wine and pasta)
How she’d describe herself in 3 words: Empathetic, genuine, and funny
Favorite thing about working in the events industry: Building relationships with our clients while working with them leading up to their event! I also love going through the wedding galleries we receive from our photographers and getting to see every special moment from the big day!
An honorary member of the Fathom team, Theresa has been the planner for countless events at the Fathom Gallery venues. Theresa is the owner of Convatta Events, a local DC event management business that specializes in weddings and social/corporate gatherings. While she may not technically be a Fathom Gallery employee, we absolutely love working with her, so we have claimed her as one of our own! If you’re interested in Theresa’s planning services, please reach out to her directly at theresa@convatta.com.
Graduate of: Lake Forest College, IL
How she spends her days off: Spending the day playing outside with her daughter, 2 dogs, and husband! Or binging television with a nice glass of wine…
Favorite travel destinations: Sun Valley, Idaho or really any ski village in the winter.
How she’d describe herself in 3 words: Determined, quick-thinker, and friendly
Favorite thing about working in the events industry: Every day and every event is different. I love working with clients and learning about their personalities through the process then seeing their vision come to life.
During our busy seasons, we rely on Amanda as our trusty, always smiling catch-all. Amanda has been an amazing addition to the Fathom Gallery team since joining in 2022 and handles several tasks that are essential leading up to a successful event. She also handles event oversight on day-of, so if you’re hosting an event on Fathom she might become your go-to girl!
Graduate of: James Madison University
How she spends her days off: Going on walks or to hot yoga
Favorite travel destinations: Edinburgh, Scotland
How she’d describe herself in 3 words: Ambitious, cheerful, confident
Favorite thing about working in the events industry: I love getting to meet new people and being able to play a role in our clients’ special occasions! Seeing a client’s unique vision come to life is always exciting, and I always enjoy watching our venues transform based on each client’s unique aesthetic and style!
Nishu is the newest member of the Fathom Gallery team and we could not be more excited to have her aboard! With a vibrant personality and an infectiously positive attitude, Nishu infuses our team with fresh ideas and a passion for creating memorable experiences for our clients. Coordinating day-of logistics from setup to breakdown, she ensures each event runs smoothly and guests have a blast.
Student at: Wake Forest University
How she spends her days off: Getting outside and hiking or walking on new trails along the Potomac River, catching up with friends at new restaurants around town, or playing tennis with past training partners.
Favorite travel destinations: St John USVI, Italy (specifically Florence), and Madrid, Spain.
How she’d describe herself in 3 words: Outgoing, hardworking, and ambitious
Favorite thing about working in the events industry: As a social person, I enjoy interacting with our clients and their guests to contribute to an overall positive experience for them! Staging a space tailored specifically for the client has been a great opportunity to grow my creativity, and the marketing aspect is also intriguing to me – I am always looking for new and unique ways to highlight all the great things Fathom Gallery has to offer!
The Fathom Gallery team also consists of day-of support coordinators, event interns, designers, and a crew of contractors that help with all of the odds and ends to make our venues flourish. There’s always a full team behind the scenes making the event magic happen!
Thanks for stopping by, and we look forward to hosting a wonderful event with you!
Cheers!
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