Crystal LeQuang
Founder
Amazáe Special Events was founded by Crystal Lequang after more than eight years of project management experience in the corporate world. She realized her desire to work directly with clients on a more personal level and to plan special events in their lives.
With her experience designing and coordinating weddings, private family functions, and corporate social events, as well as her years of project management experience, she wanted to bring a different flavor and edge into the special event planning industry, raising the level of expectation and technique into her overall company.
Tam Hixson
Lead Associate
Tam Hixson joined Amazáe Special Events in 2008. With several years of experience coordinating both large and small scale events, Tam is an organized and detail-oriented associate.
Tam was born in Indonesia and raised in the Pacific Northwest but she has made the Bay Area her home. She holds a bachelor's in psychology and master's from Santa Clara University. In 2007, Tam completed a wedding planning certification program. She plans to further her growth and development in the industry through ACPWC.
Since joining Amazáe Special Events, Tam has assisted with Una Bella Sera and weddings in San Francisco, Half Moon Bay, San Jose, and Santa Cruz. As an associate, she values professionalism and strives to exceed client expectations. Tam is proud to be on the Amazáe team and honored to be a part of your memorable day.
Serena Sundarajan
Event Assistant
Serena Sundarajan is the newest member to join the Amazáe team. She recently graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Hospitality Managament, with a focus on Event Planning and a minor in Business. She began as an intern in early 2009 and after hours of experience in the field, she officially became part of the team as an Event Assistant.
Serena is of East Indian descent and was born and raised in the Bay Area. Although having many hours of experience in the event planning industry due to her internship at Amazáe, she plans on furthering her development in the industry by acquiring certification in the near future.
In the past few years, Serena has been hands on in assisting the team at weddings and events throughout the Bay Area, and has gained detailed experience managing day to day office operations. As a team member of Amazáe, Serena maintains a positive attitude and continues to further her growth as a professional in the field. Serena is honored to be part of the Amazáe team and looks forward to helping make your event exceptional.
Tyler Merrill
Event Assistant
Tyler Merrill has been as assistant event planner for Amazáe Special Events for the past two years. She has received training under the Association of Certified Professional Wedding Planners and plans on becoming certified in the very near future. She previously worked for the entertainment booking agency, Entire Productions, as an assistant and occasional event coordinator.
In 2005, Tyler started her events experience during her time interning with Alonzo Mourning Charities, Inc. in Miami, Florida, where she helped put together reputable charities events. Proceeding her internship, she took some time to be more involved in sports and three years ago decided to go back to events.
Tyler was born in San Francisco, CA. She received a B.S. in Sports Administration and minor in Business from the University of Miami in 2005. Since joining Amazáe Special Events, she has assisted in events like Una Bella Sera, The American Cancer Society Gala, as well as weddings, corporate, and private events in the Bay Area.
