Advisory Leadership Board

The Advisory Leadership Board provides generational thought leadership to the organizational mission by addressing strategic oversights and providing diversified insights on crucial topics affecting the industry. Support of the annual DI strategic plan through our pillar of workforce development and retention. And participating in the DI mentorship program to help develop the next tier of leadership in the destination organization industry. Additionally, this group will work as a sounding board for future focused projects year to year.

Board Members

Jerrine Lee, CDME

VP of Sales, Richmond Region Tourism
Co-Chair

Juliet Velazquez, CDME

Client Insights Manager, Tourism Economics
Co-Chair

Adam Berrios

Executive Director, Visit Sandy Springs

Amanda Fox, CMP

VP of Operations & Events, Visit Rochester

Bree Nidds

Chief Operating Officer, Discover Lehigh Valley

Cambria Jones, CDME

Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, SearchWide Global

Carla Vaca Pinacho

Project Coordinator, Oxford Economics

Eric Kincaid

VP of Sales, Choose Chicago

JJ Greer, CDME

Director of Sports & Events, Memphis Tourism

John Friebele

Executive Director, Destination Bryan

Kelly Haussler, CDME

Director, Destination Development, Ottawa Tourism

Rasheeda Martin

Senior Director of External Affairs, Visit Annapolis

Destinations International Staff Liaison

  • Chelsea Dunlop Welter, Senior Vice President, Board Relations & Governance & Managing Director, Foundation Strategy