Success Story: Camp COSPRA

About

Camp COSPRA is a multi-day summer conference for school communicators across the state, offering professional development and networking opportunities. As Events Co-Chair, I co-launched the conference in 2024 and led its return in 2025, managing everything from logistics and budgeting to branding and vendor coordination.



Skills Leveraged

• Manage event logistics, including venue needs, run of show, registrant tracking, speaker coordination, and print and digital marketing materials.

• Manage conference budget of $45,000, including venue, food and beverage, attendee materials, and speaker fees.

• Partner with external vendors to secure conference sponsorships and ensure fulfillment of sponsorship agreements.

• Develop integrated feedback tools to ensure multi-year continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.



Successes

• Overall 96% satisfaction rating measured by attendee feedback structures.

• 64% attendee retention rate from 2024 to 2025.

• Average of 90 attendees representing 38+ districts statewide.

• $6,000 revenue generated to re-invest in COSPRA professional development.

Fun Fact: Breckenridge was reportedly omitted from official U.S. maps in the mid-1800s, leading to its nickname of "Colorado's Kingdom."