Your event deserves a room that's electric from the first word to the last toast.

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Planning a high stakes event is a lot. You've got the mission, the budget, the board, the guest list, and a hundred moving pieces, and somewhere in there you have to find the one person who's going to stand up in front of everyone and hold the whole thing together.

Today's audiences expect more from an event host. They want someone who can command the room, spark real engagement, and create moments people actually remember. Anyone can read from a script. You need someone who can hold the room with expert level energy and heart centered humor.

Let's create your most impactful event yet.

Let's Talk About Your Event

Does This Sound Like You?

  • Drooping energy and a lagging timeline

  • Guests leave feeling disconnected, unsure if they're coming back next year

  • Your audience isn't clear on your mission, or why they even showed up

  • Connection is low. With the content, with your organization, and with each other. Not good.

  • Your events feel like every other conference, awards show, panel... yawn.

  • Nothing to take home. No aha moments, no sparkle

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Here's What Changes

  • From minute one, your mission is center stage and your audience is ready for it

  • Guests are marking their calendars for next year's event, and bringing a friend

  • Your audience is fully on board with your mission, your goals, your vision, and they want to be part of it

  • Guests are connected and community momentum is building right before your eyes

  • People leave refreshed by an experience unlike anything they've felt before

  • Notebooks are filled with gems they'll associate with your brand long after the event ends

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Only a few dates left for 2026
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Shanan Kelley is a magnetic Emcee.

Shanan has over a decade of experience emceeing conferences, awards shows, fundraisers, business events, and comedy shows - both live on stage and in front of the camera. She's brought the energy for a spectacular range of clients from World Muse, TEDx, Boys & Girls Clubs, EDCO, Travel Oregon, Oregon Workforce Partnerships, and lululemon. She's known for her unparalleled ability to bring powerful stories to life, create meaningful connections, and use heart-centered humor to keep audiences engaged, entertained, and coming back for more.

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Let’s create the most unforgettable event together

Let's Talk About Your Event

  • "Not only did Shanan keep the event running smoothly, but her thoughtful words resonated with our mission and left a lasting impression on our guests. We’re incredibly grateful for her contributions to making the evening such a success! Pull her in, she will transform your event!"

    —Elizabeth Johnson, Executive Director Peaceful Presence Project

  • " This year's Rural Oregon Community Foundation event was a complete success, exceeding all of our expectations. Shanan Kelley played a vital role in this success, bringing valuable ideas, experience, enthusiasm, and a unique ability to connect with our attendees. She brought unique fun experiences to the event that made people want to be part of something bigger, encouraging greater giving and involvement.”

    —Michele O’Hara, Rural Oregon Community Foundation

  • “Shanan has a remarkable ability to engage diverse audiences, bringing people together in meaningful ways, whether in support of important causes or simply through shared laughter. She consistently creates a positive and memorable guest experience."

    —Leann Schoales, Shine Events

  • “Shanan also brings a deep understanding of our local community, what resonates with audiences and what is currently missing in our cultural landscape. I would gladly work with Shanan on this project or any endeavor she pursues.”

    —Leann Schoales, Shine Events

  • “Thank You so much for last night. The feedback I am hearing is that this comedy night was by far the best one we've had for Winter PrideFest! We would LOVE to have you back next year!”

    —Justin Buckles, Justin Buckles Productions for Central Oregon Winter PrideFest

How it works

Step 1: Consultation

Let’s get clear on your mission, your goals, and what success looks like for this event.

Step 2: Customized Support System

We’ll take stock of everything, then work together to create a powerful plan of action, so nothing gets left behind.

Step 3: Show Time

Shanan takes the mic and brings the room to life. Your live event is executed with excellence, exactly the way you dreamed it could be. No stress, no awkward missteps, simply an abundance of joyful engagement with your audience in the most meaningful way.

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FAQ

  • Absolutely. When schedules align, Shanan is happy to travel both nationally and internationally. She will do her best to keep associated travel fees manageable, and in accordance with current IRS travel guidelines.

  • All package pricing includes a full consultation process and ample time to work together planning the event of your dreams. Packages also cover all the time Shanan will need to create content customized to your organization and event needs. A post-event follow-up session or notes can also be arranged and is recommended. Upon agreement, a deposit of ~50% of the total contract will be due, with the invoice balance due two weeks prior to live event date.

  • Shanan does it all: corporate conferences, comedy shows, awards ceremonies, team building retreats, fundraising galas, business development events, wedding ceremonies, and more. If you can think it, Shanan can emcee it.

  • The consultation process is customized for good reason. Simply come to your first session with your current event plans, all questions and concerns, as well as trouble spots, goals and desired outcomes, and any other needs that may arise during the planning process. Shanan can provide guidance on a range of topics including content development, event marketing and social media guidelines, vendor resources, fundraising strategy, concept building and more. If she can’t answer your question directly, she definitely knows another expert who can and she’s happy to make that connection.

Create an unforgettable engagement today

Your event deserves someone who can hold the room, and makes it feel effortless.

Let's Talk About Your Event