UCSF Conference Services expertly manages three venues at Mission Bay and Parnassus Heights. The small team will work hard to make sure each event meets and exceeds expectations. When you work with Darla, Nick, Annika, Amy and Tamara, you get:
- Exclusive locations
- An expert by your side
- Day-of-event assistance
- Custom room layouts
- Room set up and clean up
- Sustainable event planning guidance
- Direct billing to your COA
When you want an exceptional meeting, we deliver.
Darla Parks, Event Specialist
Darla Parks moved from Modesto to San Francisco over 30 years ago and fell in love with our magical city. She has been in the hospitality industry for over 40 years, 20 of those spent in special event sales and services. She has always had a passion for party and event planning and making sure every event exceeds client expectations.
Nick Vogel, Event Specialist
Nick joined Conference Services in August 2023. He brings with him over a decade of catering/restaurant experience and 2 years of SaaS sales management. He takes pride in providing excellent customer service through open and honest communication while leaning on his experience managing people, event logistics, and spaces. He has a deep love for food creation, event production, and generally bringing people together. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, cooking, and spending quality time with his wife + two kids.
Annika Le, Events Assistant
Annika Le is originally from Portland, Oregon, and graduated from Seattle University in 2021, 
with a BA in Creative Writing. Annika has planned events and programs for a range of communities, including the Diasporic Vietnamese Artists Network (DVAN), foster youth and families, university admissions, and a multiracial student union group that she co-founded and led for 3 years. Outside of work, Annika enjoys creating art of all kind, and playing recreational soccer.
Amy Fazio, Events Assistant
Amy is making the jump from early ed to higher ed. She is a San Francisco native who enjoys crafting, cooking, and spending time exploring the city with her husband and their daughters, Adeline and Marlowe.