HERO Stands For:

HOSPITALITY

ENGAGEMENT IN COMMUNITY

RELIABILITY

ORGANIZATION

Save time and put your mind at ease with HERO’s personalized services, creativity and expertise!

Great to meet you!

…And I look forward to working with you!

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As a born-and-raised local of the Monterey Peninsula with over 20 years of experience in the Events, Hospitality and Tourism industries, I will offer insights and recommendations to help you make memories on the Monterey Peninsula that will resonate long after your event.

I’ve earned globally-recognized credentials including a Degree in Hospitality Management, the Certified Meeting Planner designation and the Travel Agent IATAN accreditation. I’ve also gained well-rounded experience working in various roles across several hotel departments, restaurants, and special event venues, in addition to working with our local Destination Management Organization, See Monterey.

My expertise encompasses a broad range of areas including events, corporate meetings and wedding planning, group sales, conference services, catering, tradeshow logistics, marketing, reservations, and guest relations.

Throughout my career, I have collaborated with clients across the corporate, non-profit, educational, association, and government sectors, as well as countless wedding couples and social groups. I’m passionate about what I do and appreciate every chance I get to show it! Thank you for choosing to work with HERO Event Services!

Sunny regards,

Stephanie Calica, CMP

Founder & Chief Events Organizer

The REAL Heroes of HERO

“Our Clients”

Kind Words

“Testimonials”

We were incredibly fortunate to have Stephanie as Event Coordinator for our LIFT Summit conference. She came on board at the last minute and took charge of several key roles, from vendor coordination to managing attendee needs, handling sponsorships, and even assisting with lodging arrangements. Her ability to juggle all of this while maintaining a calm, positive, and enthusiastic demeanor was truly impressive. Stephanie went above and beyond in every aspect. She didn’t just meet expectations – she exceeded them in ways we didn’t even think to ask for. Her attention to detail was flawless; every request was handled swiftly, and her responsiveness was unparalleled. It’s rare to find someone as dedicated, hardworking, and genuinely friendly as Stephanie. She ensured the event ran seamlessly and that all of our attendees felt well taken care of. She’s an absolute pro, and we will definitely be working with her again in the future. Thank you, Stephanie, for being such a huge part of our success!

-Abigail Scott, Advisor, Monterey Bay DART
"Stephanie Calica and HERO Event Services go above and beyond to make your dream a reality. Through hard work, dedication, and support, Stephanie does everything she can to create the event that you have hoped for. With her winsome attitude and can-do spirit, we look forward to working with her whenever we can."

-Josh Schmidt, Pastor, Bethlehem Lutheran Church
"Stephanie & HERO Event Services are professional, efficient, creative, and trustworthy. I've worked with them in multiple contexts over several months and highly recommend their services."

-Danny Bernstein, Managing General Partner, The Reservoir (formerly HawkTower)
"Stephanie was my right (and often left!) hand throughout the planning process and execution of the Jewish Food Festival. She is literally the most organized person I know. She is an excellent communicator and consistently offered up great ideas which not only increased efficiency but also guest and volunteer satisfaction as well. I could not have done it without her!"

-Lisa Averbuch, Event Chair, Carmel Jewish Food Festival
"HERO Events brilliantly combines precision and creativity! Working with them was an absolute pleasure; their remarkable organizational skills paired with their innovative approach made our event a phenomenal success."

-Julie Chase, Executive Director, Congregation Beth Israel
“I want to thank Stephanie for helping me put together my event! I have not stressed one bit thanks to her taking over. She is extremely professional but mostly passionate about what she does. I couldn't have done this event if it wasn't for her. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!! She will be from now on my every event planner.”

-Loty McClain, Owner, SkinCare by Loty