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Robyn Hadden is the Director of Alumni & College Relations at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV. She is also a frequent guest lecturer at The International School of Hospitality, a leading hospitality management career school.

Prior to joining the Hotel College, Ms. Hadden was the events manager for the UNLV Foundation and an event coordinator for Soirées Catering and Events. Her special events experience began in 1994 when she worked as a personal assistant to Michael Crawford, who was the original star of the “EFX” show at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. She then became a personal assistant to David Cassidy while he performed in “EFX” and later assisted him while he wrote and produced two Las Vegas production shows – “The Rat Pack Is Back” and “At the Copa” starring David Cassidy and Sheena Easton. In 2001, Robyn was the tour coordinator for David Cassidy while he toured the United States and the United Kingdom.

A founding member of the International Special Events Society Las Vegas Chapter, Robyn earned her CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional) designation in 2000, and is a past president of ISES Las Vegas. In 2005, Robyn graduated from UNLV with a Master of Science degree in Hotel Administration with a focus on Special Events Management. In 2010, she earned her Certified Hospitality Educator designation from the American Hotel & Lodging Association.