Candace Troutman
Events Manager
Candace Troutman is the Events Manager at the Arizona Community Foundation, bringing over eight years of expertise in event planning and membership engagement. She is dedicated to creating impactful experiences that foster community connections and align with ACF’s mission and strategic goals.
Prior to ACF, Candace served as the Director of Development & Strategic Programming at the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, where she led membership growth initiatives and guided her team to success despite challenges, achieving exceptional results in event revenue, attendance, and participant engagement. During her tenure at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, she oversaw several large-scale events hosting upwards of 1,000 attendees and collaborated with the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation to stimulate economic growth, revitalize the downtown business environment, and attract new opportunities to the area.
She holds a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science in Tourism Development and Management from Arizona State University. Recognized for her adaptability and problem-solving skills, she excels at fostering collaboration and empowering stakeholders to achieve shared goals. Outside of work, her passion for events stems from a lifelong appreciation for their ability to bring people together and create lasting memories, ensuring every event she manages is both meaningful and memorable.