Robert Miller

With 25 years of record accomplishments in the not-for-profit community, Bob has developed fundraising and strategic development campaigns for some of the largest and most respected non-profits including B’nai B’rith International, Gift of the Heart: The Foundation for Cardiovascular and Transplant Research, National Council on the Aging, Rabin Medical Center in Tel-Aviv, the California Health Advocates and the Anti-Defamation League.

In addition, Bob has developed and selected Boards of Directors, created broad based coalitions between communities and political leaders and directed strategic planning and nationwide dinner fundraisers.

Bob earned his undergraduate degree at Tulane University and continued his education with a Juris Doctor degree from the Pepperdine School of Law.  In addition, he studied at the London School of Economics, earning a business certificate in both marketing and management.

Amy Green

Amy has worked in non-profit event planning for more than ten years and oversees all aspects of special events for BDI Events. Amy works with BDI’s clients in all areas of event coordination including marketing, contract negotiations and logistics.

Amy has developed large-scale events and conferences across the country for non-profit clients including B’nai B’rith International, The John Tracy Clinic, Centers for Spiritual Living, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Los Angeles and the Prostate Cancer Research Institute among many others.

Amy’s experience with non-profits is integral to her success. Before joining BDI, she did special event planning for Hillel: The Foundation for Jewish Campus Life. Originally hailing from the great state of Texas, Amy is a proud graduate of Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City. While attending Barnard, she also earned a second bachelor’s degree at The Jewish Theological Seminary.
 

Melanie Marconi

Melanie serves as the COO for BDI Events, overseeing all operating and business aspects of the firm.  She also works with BDI's non-profit clients to identify, develop and secure new grant opportunities and implement educational community programs, including the B'nai B'rith International Diverse Minds Youth Writing Challenge. 

Melanie has worked with executives from many prestigious organizations including the New York Stock Exchange, Airbus, Booz Allen Hamilton and MGM MIRAGE among others to coordinate all aspects of gala events, conferences, community programs and fund raising campaigns.

A native of Las Vegas, Melanie holds a degree in Journalism and Communications from the University of Oregon, and began her career in public relations.  Additionally, she donates her time and professional services to LA’s BEST, an after school enrichment program for low income children in Los Angeles, by serving as the CFO and Events Chair of its young professionals board, LA’s BEST Friends.
 

Joe Martin

Joe joined the BDI team in July of 2008 as Conference Director and a Special Events Manager.  In addition to working closely with BDI's clientele to implement events and conferences nationwide, he also plays an integral role in the development and design of all special events produced by BDI.

Joe has been managing and designing events for many years both professionally and as a volunteer. Most recently Joe worked as the Logistics Coordinator for the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards. Other credits include The Comedy Festival, the Teen Choice Awards and several entertainment award shows. Joe earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Recreation and Tourism Management from California State University, Northridge.

In his spare time Joe volunteers within the community in any way that he can, especially with the American Cancer Society in producing their fundraising events; which is also where he found his love for event planning.