Featured Work & Experience
The best events are built with both structure and feeling. They need clear planning, seamless logistics, and a sense of flow that carries people from one moment to the next.
That is the space where Undercurrent does its best work: translating ideas into experiences that feel intentional, organized, and alive.
Whether you need a steady planning partner or insight on where to begin, Undercurrent can help. If the project needs something different, we'll point you to the right producers, vendors, or creative partners to bring it to life.
Events I’ve helped lead, shape, and bring to life across previous roles, from major galas and public activations to conferences and community gatherings.
America's Ball for the Mall
black tie gala | 800 guests | National Mall
Role: Project Lead.
Snapshot: Led production for a large-scale 800-person tented gala on the National Mall, managing complex permitting, vendors, program flow, and a $1.3M budget.
Impact: A high-visibility evening that raised $2.5M and brought a major milestone campaign to life.
Monumental Conversationft. Governor Wes Moore & Glenn Youngkin
150 Person Luncheon & Bipartisan Dialogue | Waldorf Astoria
Role: Project Lead.
Snapshot: Led planning and production for a high-profile conversation with the Governors and First Ladies of Maryland and Virginia, moderated by David M. Rubenstein.
Impact: A thoughtful, mission-centered event that elevated the National Mall as a unifying civic space.
National Mall of Pickleball
3-day public event | 11 courts | 2000+ attendees
Role: Project Lead.
Snapshot: Directed guest experience, court flow, programming, sponsor logistics, and a Congressional Match featuring 11 Members of Congress.
Impact: A high-touch public activation that expanded visibility, participation, and engagement.
Give Thanks & Give Back Gala
300 guests | Community-focused program | 70-item live & silent auction
Role: Project Lead.
Snapshot: Produced an annual fundraising gala, including vendor coordination, program development, auction logistics, and on-site management.
Impact: A signature event that consistently raised $260K annually and grew stronger
year over year.
Home Runs for Horton’s Kids
1,000+ guests | Nationals Park | $500K+ raised annually
Role: Event Lead / Producer, prior role.
Snapshot: Led a large-scale experiential fundraiser with experiential on-field activations, live programming, and large-scale site operations.
Impact: A flagship fundraiser that grew in scale, participation, and annual revenue.
Leigh Player
Former Chief Development Officer | Horton’s Kids
“For three years, I watched Brad lead complex events with a rare combination of precision, creativity, and calm. I always felt confident that our events would capture the heart of our organization with Brad at the helm. If I ever need to host another event, I already know who my first call will be.”