Walkway Portfolio
As Director of Events & Corporate Relations at Walkway Over the Hudson, Jami Anson led high-impact event and partnership strategies for one of New York’s most visited historic attractions, welcoming more than 650,000 visitors annually. She drove the success of the Farmers & Makers Market through signature Mayfest and Walktoberfest events, each attracting more than 18,000 attendees, and produced major community celebrations including July 4th, Holiday on the Walkway, and a flagship golf tournament. Jami produced more than 34 events annually, strengthened corporate and donor relationships, exceeded 2024–25 event revenue goals by $19K, and expanded year-round sponsorships. Her leadership spanned multi-agency coordination, grant development, legacy giving, marketing and creative direction, and senior-level organizational planning.
Events, Corporate Partnerships, Fundraising, Design, Production
& Photography
Walkway Over the Hudson
Mayfest ~ Farmers & Makers Market
Audience: Up to 18,000 per weekend
Director of Event & Team Lead
Walktoberfest ~ Farmers & Makers Market
Audience: Up to 18,000 per weekend
Director of Event & Team Lead
Corporate Partner Events assisting each partner event
as Event Team Lead.
• Hudson Valley Marathon- Alphawin. Assisting developing Corporate Partnership and took lead on assisting Team Directors with all details needed: permitting, staffing, set-up, breakdown, promotion, day of event leadership.
Partner Events assisting each partner event as Event Team Lead.
• Salute2Vets - Ulster / Dutchess Veteran Agencies
Assisting developing with Ulster/Dutchess County partnership and took lead on assisting Team Directors with all details needed: permitting, staffing, set-up, breakdown, promotion, day of event leadership.
Partner Events assisting each partner event as Event Team Lead.
• Illuminate the Night - Hudson Valley Hospice
Assisting developing with Hospice partnership and took lead on assisting Team Directors with all details needed: permitting, staffing, set-up, breakdown, promotion, day of event leadership.
Corporate Partner Events assisting each
partner event as Event Team Lead.
• National Epilepsy Day - WMC Health (Corporate Partner) &
• Breast Cancer Expo - Dutchess County Executive, Sue Serino
Assisting developing with partnerships and took lead on assisting
Team Directors with all details needed: permitting, staffing, set-up, breakdown, promotion, day of event leadership.
Corporate Partner Events assisting each partner event as Event Team Lead.
• Pride in the Sky - Big Gay Hudson Valley
Took lead on assisting Team Directors with all details needed: permitting, staffing, set-up, breakdown, promotion, day of event leadership.
Corporate Partner Events assisting each partner event as Event Team Lead.
• Bridge Music Dance Project
Took lead on assisting Team Directors with all details needed: permitting, staffing, set-up, breakdown, promotion, day of event leadership.
Golf Tournament | Held Annually in September
Director of Events & Team Lead
July 4th Spectacular - Held annually and traditionally on July 4.
Director of Events & Team Lead
Dinner on the Walkway | Flag Ceremonies | Director of Events
SkyRide | 1,500 Motorcycles | One-time event held in August of 2019
Director of Events & Team Lead
First Day Hike - January 1st - Annual every New Year.
Holiday on the Walkway - Annual Event held every Black Friday Weekend.
Director of Events & Team Lead
Dinner on the Walkway - Starry Night Raffle Winner Annually
Director of Events assists design of materials - set up and breakdown
Monthly Veteran Flag Ceremonies
Director of Events - Photography and assistance as needed.
Ribbon Cuttings | Open Houses | Potlucks | Ceremonies
Solar Eclipse | Sunset Sessions | One-time Events
Director of Events & Team Lead
Starry, Starry Night | Assisted Deputy Director (Team Lead
- Diane Haight) with the following: Design/Production
of Banners, Signs and Other Needs, Sponsor contacts,
Auction Items, Centerpieces, Vendor Details,
Set-Up and Breakdown.
Walkway Talks | Walkway At Night
| Director of Events
