Let’s make your next event exceptional
With over 15 years industry experience, I’ve crafted every range of elevated, custom event. If you’re considering your next company occasion, I’m here to make it happen.
Curated connectivity
Alicia John-Baptiste | President and CEO, SPUR
“Kelly has produced all of SPUR's major events for 14 years, and honestly, I don't think anyone else could do the job.
Kelly manages thousands of details, coordinates between dozens of vendors, staff, volunteers and hundreds to thousands of guests and achieves new heights of success for our events year after year. She is one of the best, warmest people to be around, and she also has an incredibly sophisticated understanding for how events relate to nonprofit missions and long-term goals. SPUR wouldn't be where it is today without Kelly.”
High touch, customization
Hi there.
I’m Kelly.
My career began in the Bay Area, producing impactful events for leading nonprofits, including a fine arts college (SFAI) and a public policy think tank (SPUR). I’ve built trusted relationships across industry sectors with civic groups, including three San Francisco mayoral teams and high-profile Fortune 100 business leaders. With over fifteen years in the industry, I take pride in building a business based on referrals from past clients. My work is grounded in turning big ideas into experiences and crafting a high-touch, purpose-driven event strategy.
Based in my hometown of Portland, Oregon, my work has taken me from San Francisco to Seville, Nashville to NYC and Bora Bora to Rio.
Services
Think of me as your personal Swiss Army knife for event and experience planning.
From the first spark of an idea to flawless execution, I partner with a trusted network of vendors to bring your vision to life—and then some.
Drape a four-story building in fabric for a grand opening reveal? Check. Transport 500 people by coach, boat, and pedicab through San Francisco in one day? Check. Fundraising Lunch for 2,000 guests? Check. Don't see it below? Trust me, I’ve got you covered!
Including:
+ Full Service Event Design, Strategy and Production
+ Strategic Partnerships
+ Budget Management
+ Talent curation
+ Stage Management
+ Video Production
+ Vendor Selection and Management
Paul Woolford AIA, LEED® AP
Senior Vice President | Director of Design l HOK Architects
"Kelly Hardesty made the difference between our Land Economics Symposium being a success or not.
Our LAI board is a group of volunteers; mostly professionals with little time to do the work that goes in to organizing a weekend exchange of ideas for 150 folks. Kelly joined us as our event planner and lion tamer. She worked well beyond our expectations to craft a beautifully organized event. We would recommend her to anyone in need of event leadership."
Remarkably crafted experiences
Amy Neches, Partner TMG Partners
“The event went forward without a hitch and was highly successful by every measure; we could not have done it without her.
Kelly managed a multi-day event for our organization that involved members from around the country, dozens of speakers, multiple venues, bus and boat tours, and some very demanding attendees. She created the budget and coordinated all payments, negotiated skillfully with vendors, and kept our organization on track throughout the planning process for this major undertaking. She had great judgment about event planning but was also very responsive to our needs and desires. She is truly cool under pressure, and responded to every challenge with creativity and determination. "
