Festival Executive Team
Erik Christensen, President & Founder of Loretta LaRoche Productions Erik is the driving force behind the success of LLP. His unique vision and supurb instinct for Productions have guided LLP to be respected for the international name that it is today. Don't let him fool you...He is the Director of Everything!
Loretta LaRoche, Co Founder of Loretta LaRoche Productions and Founder/President of Loretta LaRoche and Company. Loretta LaRoche is a world-renowned expert for over 30 years in the field of stress management. Loretta LaRoche teaches all of us how to believe in the power of Health, Happiness and Humor!
Dawn Christensen, VP of Speakers and Entertainment Bureau. Dawn offers individualized attention to our speakers ensuring their guided success. Her ambition and attention to details for her clients and speakers has been proven with the growth of her division. She also loves her job!
Jennifer O’Brien, Executive Director, Loretta LaRoche & Co. Jennifer is the operations manager for all divisions of Loretta LaRoche & Co. She oversees the daily logistics for LL& C and LLP. She manages the work and performance of all LLP employees with true love and passion. Jenn is our creative DIVA
Liz Gallagher- Handrahan, Co-Owner of DGS Talent (NYC) and Producer/ Partner ofThe Shot Productions. Liz Gallagher is a talent manager, producer, director, art coordinator and a partner of The Shot Productions. Liz began her career in comedy at NBC’s Saturday Night Live. Her expertise in the production field and her experience in the film/tv world bring amazing insight to this great festival.
Colleen Tavekelian, Box Office Manager. Colleen manages all aspects of ticketing, box office services and product distribution. She is our get it done gal!
Kathy Loranger, Events Coordinator. Kathy is our go to details woman. She handles final details of event planning and production. Find Kathy the day of the show and she will tell you where to be.
Maryann Stracuzzi, Marketing Consultant. Maryann joined us directly after graduating from Bryant University with a degree in Marketing. She handles all press, media and marketing for LLP and LLC. She may be a tiny little thing but she has a LARGE personality!
Erika Christensen, Intern, Erika has had the honor of working with all of us fabulous people and we love her…..No seriously, she has been great to mentor in the areas of Graphic Design, Computer, Film and Show Production while interning this year at Loretta LaRoche Productions. Her energy, knowledge and manipulation of a computer have been invaluable! She is attending Bridgewater State College in the fall for Mixed Media/Graphic Design
