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Talita Trygsland

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I am an experienced event director and agency founder with 15+ years of building and producing live experiences across entertainment, lifestyle, consumer brand, nonprofit, and culture.

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I am an experienced event director and agency founder with 15+ years of building and producing live experiences across entertainment, lifestyle, consumer brand, nonprofit, and culture. I thrive on leading large-scale productions, nurturing strong networks with venues, vendors, and talent, and delivering high-impact experiences that align with mission and brand goals.

As founder and CEO of Spire Connection and a former Events Manager at Mercy For Animals, I have led multi-city productions, developed robust on-site operations, and built cross-functional teams to keep complex productions organized and on schedule. I excel at partner cultivation, sponsorship programming, and VIP staging, with a track record of scalable programs and memorable guest experiences across LA, NYC, and beyond.

  • 13 years' experience
  • Joined April 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 5 roles

Event Producer · Vegan Women SummitApr 2021 – May 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Owned production and on-site execution for a flagship women-in-business summit serving the plant-based industry; grew a single-city event into a bi-coastal franchise with partner activation, sponsorships, and VIP programming.

Founder & CEO · Spire Connection LLCAug 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 4 mos

Founded and run a Los Angeles experiential agency producing flagship and VIP events for entertainment, consumer brand, and nonprofit clients, including MOBY, Veggie Grill, Powerplant Partners, Rock To Recovery, and Farmed Animal Funders. Managed multi-million-dollar budgets, end-to-end production, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact experiences across LA, NYC, and international markets.

Events Manager · Mercy For AnimalsAug 2016 – Aug 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Led the events function for an international nonprofit, partnering across marketing, development, leadership, and global teams on multi-city fundraising and community events.

Co-Founder & Director of Special Events · Once Again EventsJan 2014 – Jun 2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos
Special Events Manager · Unici CasaJun 2013 – Aug 2016 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Education

Associate Degree, Interior Design · Campus Kristiania2007 – 2009

Certifications and awards

Certified Event Planner (CEP)2030 – 2026
Certified Event Planner (CEP)2030 – 2026

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