Rise AV Formed North America Regional Council
The organization established a new regional council to support women and talent retention in the AV industry.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Remote Work
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Rise AV has launched a North America Regional Council to provide local expertise and build relationships with women and organizations. This initiative follows the expansion of its global efforts into the North American market.
Why it matters
The organization aims to improve talent retention and support women within the AV industry. The new council will facilitate connections and provide professional development resources to participants.
Rise AV has appointed 8 industry professionals to its new North America council. The group also appointed a new North America programme coordinator to manage the upcoming mentoring efforts.
The players
Gina Sansivero
She is a member of the newly formed Rise AV North America Regional Council.
Scott Josephson
He serves as a member of the North America Regional Council established by Rise AV.
Vanessa Tolisano
She has joined Rise AV to serve as the North America programme coordinator.
QSC
The company acts as a global sponsor for Rise AV programs.
Neat
The organization serves as a global sponsor supporting Rise AV initiatives.
The details
The council, which includes members such as Gina Sansivero and Scott Josephson, will focus on building industry relationships and expertise across the region. Additionally, the group plans to offer a mentoring program featuring peer support and practical skill training.
Timeline
Applications for the North America Mentoring Program open 1 December 2026.
Applications for the North America Mentoring Program close 31 January 2027.
The North America Mentoring Program begins in May 2027.
Market Landscape
This move reflects a broader trend of professional organizations decentralizing their operations to establish local footprints in North America. By launching a regional council, Rise AV positions itself to compete for talent retention against other global industry groups.
Industry professionals in North America can now access new mentoring and networking opportunities provided by this council. Prospective participants should prepare for the application window opening in December.
The takeaway
Professional organizations are increasingly using regional councils to provide localized peer support for industry workers. Individuals looking for career development in the AV sector should track the 2027 mentoring program launch for professional advancement opportunities.
What happens next
Applications for the upcoming North America Mentoring Program will open on 1 December 2026 and close on 31 January 2027, with the program officially beginning in May 2027.
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