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Christina Van Essen
Founder, CVE Productions
Christina Van Essen is the founder of CVE Productions, a full-service event production studio based in New York City. With a background in high-level corporate events, weddings, and nonprofit experiences, Christina is known for her rare mix of logistics expertise and warm, grounded hospitality.
Whether she’s designing a three-day retreat, coordinating a destination wedding, or managing a major donor gathering, Christina brings a steady presence, a sharp eye, and a deep love for serving people well. She finds joy in the relationships that form along the way. With past clients ranging from LVMH to Johnson & Johnson to local nonprofits and creative entrepreneurs, Christina’s work spans industries — but always centers on the same things: beauty, intention, and belonging.
MARY CHAPMAN UNDERWOOd
Operations Coordinator, CVE Productions
Mary brings over five years of experience in the health and wellness space — where her gift for caring for people first found its home. That same heart for connection is what makes her such a natural fit at CVE Productions.
As Operations Coordinator, Mary works alongside Christina to ensure every event runs with calm, clarity, and care. She’s the steady hand behind the scenes — organizing details, tracking timelines, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. But she’s also the kind of person who remembers the little things: the extra welcome note, the last-minute shift, the guest who needs just a bit more attention.
about
A concierge service that specializes in event planning for nonprofits and corporations, including travel arrangements and expense management.
CVE works with nonprofits, business leaders, creatives, and couples to bring events to life — retreats, weddings, off-sites, conferences — where events meet purpose and every detail is handled with the utmost care.
Clients who partner with CVE aren’t just looking for an event planner — they’re looking for someone they can trust. Someone who listens deeply, anticipates needs, and can jump in wherever needed.
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