Our Team

United by a common vision: to create events that stand out for their excellence, integrity, and innovation.

Magdalena Tapia

President

Magdalena Tapia Ferrer: CEO of Click Latam, mother of two children.

She leads the creation of strategic conferences and events in Chile and Latin America, fostering professional connections and innovation in key sectors.

With more than 15 years of experience driving the conference and events industry in Chile and Latin America, as head of Click Latam, OPC, she has consolidated the company as a regional leader in corporate, scientific, and cultural event management.

She specializes in designing transformative experiences that connect professionals, enhance knowledge, and generate value networks in key sectors.

We build meetings that inspire action: rigorous in detail, bold in purpose, and human at heart.

Kenelma Mendoza

Vice President of Innovation and Trends

Kenelma Mendoza is a strategic leader with more than 20 years of experience in the meetings, hospitality, and destination management industries. As President and Co-Founder of Accento Incentives, she has led the company's evolution toward an innovative model focused on designing purposeful, sustainable incentive travel experiences aligned with the business objectives of global clients.

With a solid academic background—including an MBA in Management Consulting and Negotiation, international CITP and CIS certifications from SITE (Society for Incentive Travel Excellence), and the Leads Academy for Women program from INCAE's Center for Inclusive and Sustainable Leadership (CELIS)—Kenelma combines strategic thinking, cultural sensitivity, and business vision.
estratégico, sensibilidad cultural y visión empresarial.

Kenelma is a staunch advocate for responsible tourism, gender equity in leadership, and the use of innovation as a driver of transformation for the meetings industry. His leadership style is based on collaboration, talent development, and a constant commitment to sustainable results.

Her key achievements include:

International Strategic Positioning: She led the expansion of a Panamanian DMC into key markets such as the US, Europe, and Latin America, standing out for offering sustainable and culturally authentic incentive experiences. This strategy included the design of a unique value proposition for the sector, focused on sustainability, innovation, and local development.

Business Transformation and Innovation: She drove a complete digital transformation and brand rebranding that strengthened the company's global visibility and its connection with the modern corporate client. This was complemented by the implementation of commercial strategies based on market intelligence, attracting international brands that today choose Panama as a high-impact destination.

Purposeful Leadership: She was elected the first female president of the Panamanian Association of Congress Organizers (APPCE) in 42 years, consolidating her role as a leading figure for female leadership in the industry. Additionally, it actively promotes responsible tourism and talent development through organizational initiatives and its participation in programs such as INCAE's Leads Academy for Women.

Cynthya Wagata

Vice President of Business

Cynthya Wagata is a distinguished professional with over 20 years of experience in the event planning industry and a recognized leader in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism in Paraguay and Latin America. As CEO of Connect World Travel & Events, she has successfully led the planning and execution of major congresses, trade shows, incentives, and corporate events, designing promotional strategies that have strengthened business tourism both nationally and internationally.

Her academic training is broad and multidisciplinary: she is a lawyer and notary public, holds a degree in Political Science and International Relations, and a Master's degree in Public Affairs and Governance. She also holds specializations in congress, seminars, and sporting event planning—including certifications from the CONMEBOL Evolution Program—and in romance tourism and destination weddings. She is also a professional travel and tourism agent and serves as an advisor to the National Tourism Council in Paraguay. She is also the Regional Director of the ABC Southern Cone Chapter.

An active member of renowned national and international associations, Cynthya has been interviewed and recognized by leading media outlets, as well as invited to international conferences and trade shows. Her career and leadership make her a key figure in the development of business tourism in the region, always promoting innovation, excellence, and international reach in every project she leads.

Charisse Slight

Vice President of Training Experiences

Charisse Slight is a Mexican mother and entrepreneur with a distinguished career in the MICE industry, recognized for her leadership in co-creating disruptive experiences for events around the world.

CEO and founder of Grupo Mesarosa, she is a passionate and committed leader in the industry, inspiring and motivating others through her creativity and dedication. Her vision and over 30 years of experience make her a leading figure in the Meetings Tourism industry in Latin America.

President of MPI Foundation LATAM, supporting the MICE industry in Latin America through scholarships and research projects.

Member of prominent organizations such as MPI Mexico Chapter, ESSENCE LATAM, and the Ibero-American Public Relations Network.

Certifications in CMS and CCM, and education at institutions such as École Ritz Escoffier and Le Cordon Bleu.

Cristina Dávila

Vice President of Communications and Marketing

María Cristina Dávila Sánchez: Founder and Director of Joy Corporate Meeting Planner, now Philo Holding by JOY.

Creative strategist, manager of memorable meetings, and promoter of MICE tourism in Ecuador and Latin America.

With more than 14 years of experience creating corporate events, international trade fairs, and custom experiences, she has made PHILO a benchmark company for its ability to connect purpose with people.

Cristina designs spaces that inspire real connections, generate value, and leave a lasting impression. Her vision combines artistic sensitivity, strategic thinking, and a commitment to regional development. She has successfully led events with an academic, commercial, and cultural focus, always focusing on impeccable logistics, powerful storytelling, and a genuine connection with the audience.

She deeply believes in the power of meetings as tools for transformation. Because when events are created with soul, they become a shared history.

Elizabeth Tovar

Vice President of Sustainability and Inclusion

Elizabeth Tovar, an economist and recognized leader in the meetings and tourism industry in Latin America, has a solid track record backed by more than three decades of experience. She is president of Turenlaces del Caribe, S.R.L., a company specializing in the professional organization of congresses, conventions, and events, a position she has held since 2002 after serving as its vice president for ten years. Her academic and professional training is extensive, with international certifications such as Certified Meeting Management (CMM), Certified Incentive Specialist (CIS), Certified Meeting Specialist (CMS), Certified Conference Management (CCM), Certified Association Sales Executive (CASE), and Digital Event Strategist (DES). She also holds postgraduate studies in management, tourism marketing, destination management, and event planning from renowned institutions such as the University of Barcelona, APEC University, Barna Business School, and Nebrija University.

In the association arena, Elizabeth has held leadership positions in key organizations, including the presidency and general secretary of the Federation of Congress Organizers and Related Events of Latin America (COCAL), the presidency of the Advisory Committee on Meetings Tourism of the Dominican Association of Incoming Tourism Operators (OPETUR), and the vice presidency of the Barahona Tourism and Productive Cluster. She is also an active member of international boards and committees such as the PCMA Latin American Advisory Board, the Events Industry Council, and national commissions related to the quality and professionalization of tourism.

Her distinguished career has been recognized with numerous awards, including the PCMA Lifetime Achievement Award for Business Strategy 2024, the FIEXPO Sergio Baritussio Latin American Meetings Industry Award, and recognition by EVENTEX as one of the 20 most influential people in the meetings industry globally in 2025. She has also received distinctions such as "Woman of Tourism" and multiple awards for her contributions to the development of meetings tourism in the Dominican Republic and the region. With a strategic vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Elizabeth Tovar continues to be a key and inspirational figure in the evolution and professionalization of the MICE sector in Latin America.

Juliana Loaiza

Vice President of Public Relations

Juliana Loaiza is a renowned professional in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector with over fifteen years of experience driving the development of destinations, associations, and companies in the field of meetings tourism and international events. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated an exceptional ability to combine business strategies with innovation and sustainability, generating measurable and lasting results for her clients.

As founder and CEO of JLQ Consulting, Juliana has led numerous high-impact projects that have strengthened the competitiveness of cities and regions in the global events market. Her approach combines in-depth market analysis, strategic planning, and the creation of memorable experiences that connect people beyond the professional sphere, fostering lasting relationships and strategic alliances between public, private, and academic organizations.

Her career includes collaborations with important international organizations and participation as a speaker at major conferences and forums, where she has shared her vision on the importance of cross-sector collaboration, the professionalization of human talent, and the integration of sustainability criteria at every stage of the events value chain. Juliana firmly believes that the MICE industry not only generates economic opportunities but also has the power to transform communities, promote cultural exchange, and build bridges between countries and sectors.