Linda Hachero

Although Linda Hachero’s professional responsibilities as a conference manager and small business owner demand much of her time, the Reston, Virginia, resident still devotes a great deal of time to performing charitable work. Dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of animals, Linda Hachero has taken on the task of rescuing dogs and procuring homes for them. In addition to providing foster care for pets that have been abandoned or abused, Ms. Hachero cares for her own dogs, and they frequently accompany her on hikes and trail runs. A staunch vegetarian, Ms. Hachero struggled to find pet food sourced from humanely raised animals before finally deciding to make her own. She provides information about these and other issues on her blog, “Go Veg and Be a Better Runner,” accessed at VeggieDogRunner.Blogspot.com. Ms. Hachero also supports the efforts of animal protection groups such as The Humane Society of the United States, Defenders of Wildlife, and the American Society for the Prevention for Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) through volunteer work and charitable donations. Linda Hachero’s professional career as a conference manager gained momentum 15 years ago when she founded Hachero Hill, Inc., a conference and exposition management company based in Reston. Staging an average of 30 events per year for 20 different organizations, Linda Hachero’s firm has taken its place as an industry leader with a reputation for success. Ms. Hachero specializes in managing trade shows, conferences, seminars, conventions, and other special events for member associations and non-profit organizations mainly in the medical and health sectors. Experienced in all aspects of marketing, Linda Hachero also provides expert promotional and press services for her clients. Ms. Hachero heads a staff of 12 conference managers and assistants and works with trusted contractors to arrange additional services such as dining, décor, speaker communication, housing management, and project scheduling. For more information about Hachero Hill, please visit the website at: ConferenceManagers.com.