Xenia Lappo Joins ESTA as New Program Manager for Membership & Events ESTA has named Xenia Lappo as its new program manager for membership and events. Lappo comes to ESTA from the world of film and television production with a background in marketing and events. She first encountered ESTA through work with PERG members while supporting product launches and trade shows like Cine Gear and NAB. That firsthand experience is key to her motivation as the newest member of the ESTA team. "I love that ESTA is more than a trade organization," Lappo says. "It's a living network of people who genuinely care about the future of this industry. I get excited about connecting members with each other, creating opportunities for collaboration, and highlighting the incredible work being done across disciplines. We're in a time of rapid change in both technology and storytelling, and ESTA is uniquely positioned to help members move forward together." Lappo joined ESTA in March, attending USITT, Cine Gear, or the AICP/PERG Spring Mixer. She will be at the Midwest Rigging Intensive in Evanston this August. You can also read an interview with Xenia in the latest issue of Protocol. Laura Hoepker, former program manager for membership and events, retired in May. In a statement, the association says, "In Laura's all-too-brief time with the association, she made a huge impact, drawing an incredible number of new members into the fold and shaping new signature events like the Midwest Rigging Intensive and NATEAC. ESTA is grateful for the time Laura spent with us and wishes her the best as the newest Behind the Scenes board member." Lappo can be reached at xenia.lappo@esta.org. 
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