Development Committee

The Foundation Development Committee shall have the responsibility for the strategic planning, development and implementation of the Foundation's annual fundraising and development initiatives and goals, both long-term and short-term, including, but not limited to the Annual Investment Campaign, fundraising events, organizational giving campaigns, endowments and any future opportunities that might benefit the Foundation both in funds and resource development.

2026 Committee Members

  • Adam Burke, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
  • Amir Eylon, Longwoods International
  • Angela Nelson, Travel Portland
  • Auvis Cole, Discover Crystal River
  • Barbara Karasek, Paradise Advertising & Marketing
  • Cynthia Kendrick, Miles Partnership
  • Doug Bennett, Louisville Tourism
  • Fidel Mitchell, Tourism Economics
  • Janine Covello-Good, Engine
  • Jeremiah Cook, CDME, Visit College Station
  • Jennifer Griswold, Future Partners
  • Jessica Ireland, Sunshine & Bourbon (Co-Chair)
  • John Percy, CDME, Destination Niagara USA (Co-Chair)
  • Josiah Brown, New York State Tourism Industry Association
  • Kristin McGrath, CDME, Visit Pasadena
  • Lance Woodworth, CDME, Destination Toledo
  • Marcus Cox, Welcome to Memphis
  • Paul Nursey, Destination Greater Victoria
  • Tori DeMarco, Tempest

Destinations International Staff Liaison

  • Kelsey Hayes, Foundation Manager

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