30 Under 30 Alumni Council

The 30 Under 30 Alumni Council supports the growth and evolution of the Destinations International Foundation's 30 Under 30 program. Council members assist in the development of professional development opportunities, organize networking opportunities, facilitate mentorship connections with the current class, and help drive educational content and thought leadership for the tourism industry at large. Participation on the Council is limited to 30 Under 30 honorees from the classes of 2011-2023.

Council Goals & Objectives:

Assist in the development of professional development opportunities for the current class of 30u30s; facilitate mentorship opportunities for the current class of 30u30s; organize virtual and physical networking opportunities for other 30u30 alumni; help drive educational content and thought leadership for the tourism industry at large.

Meet the 2026 30 Under 30 Alumni Council:

  • Alexea Veneracion, Director of Communications, Visit Colorado Springs
  • Amanda Eckelbarger, CDME, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Co-Chair)
  • Amanda Scherlin, Account Director, Miles Partnership
  • Amelia Ritter, Content Analyst, Tempest
  • Anjelica Uthe, Executive Director, Visit Watertown
  • April Romero, CDME, Sr. Public Relations Manager, Meet Boston
  • Ben Landis, Senior Marketing Manager, Discover Santa Clara
  • Brittany Jones, Senior Visitor Experience & Project Manager, Discover Durham
  • Cambria Jones, CDME, CDMP, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, SearchWide Global
  • Carleigh Dworetzky, Director of Convention Sales Strategy & Analytics, 2Synergize, a Simpleview Consulting Agency
  • Caitlin Neal, Marketing Director, Pick Ellijay/Gilmer Chamber
  • Celeste Rodriguez, Digital Communications Specialist, Visit Reno Tahoe
  • Christina Erny, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Visit Reno Tahoe
  • Cody Chomiak, CDME, Vice President of Marketing, Travel Manitoba
  • Dani Keller, Business Application Specialist, Explore St. Louis
  • Emily Zertuche, CDME, CTE, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Corpus Christi
  • Erin White, CDME, Director, Strategic Development, Envisionit (Co-Chair)
  • Fallon Tullier, CDME, CMP, Research & Technology Manager, Visit Baton Rouge
  • Fidel Mitchell, Client Relationships + Insights Manager, Tourism Economics
  • Gabe Wasylko, Sr. Social Media Manager, Destination Cleveland
  • Jeremiah Cook, CDME, MMP, Associate Director, Tourism, Visit College Station
  • Joan Kranovich, Vice President, Business Growth, Visit Quad Cities
  • Jose Arana, Group Marketing Director, Discover Puerto Rico
  • Juliet Velazquez, Client Relationships + Insights Manager, Tourism Economics
  • Karly Dwenger, Senior Marketing Manager, Travel Butler County, Ohio
  • Kathryn Shea Duncan, CDME, Senior Director of Social Media & Communications, Visit Lake Charles
  • Kellie Myers, Director of Destination Services, Visit Oklahoma City
  • Krystal Kusmieruk, Senior Marketing Manager, Visit Greater Palm Springs
  • Kylie Leslie, Convention Services Manager, Visit Phoenix, Assistant Director of Destination Services
  • Liz Mabe, CDME, Senior Public Relations Manager, Miles Partnership
  • Luke Alexopoulos, Senior Account Director, Visit Eau Claire
  • Mary Coryell, Account Manager, Tempest
  • Megan Myers, Digital Media Director, Explore Hocking Hills
  • Millie Osguthorpe, Executive Director, Discover Klamath
  • Najauna White, CMP, CDE, Vice President, Miles Partnership
  • Patti Krausert, Senior Director of Research and Data Strategy, Tulsa Regional Tourism
  • Rachel Nogalski, Director of Experience & Events, Visit Tulsa
  • Samantha Green Ewald, Destination Services Manager, Visit Charlotte/Charlotte Regional Visitor's Authority
  • Sheridan Powell, Communications Manager, Visit Colorado Springs
  • Sydney Patterson, Director of Marketing, Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Taylor Stanley, CDME, TMP, CHIA, Vice President of Sales, Visit Lake Charles
  • Tim Crouson, Director of Research, Destination Ann Arbor
  • Travis Napper, CDME, Director of Destination Partnerships, Tourism Economics

Destinations International Staff Liaisons

  • Ava Wells, Social Impact Manager
  • Ophélie Le Livec, Content Marketing Manager

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