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.

2025 Committee Members

  • Amir Eylon, President & CEO, Longwoods International
  • Barbara Karasek, CEO, Paradise - a partner for good
  • Carrie Westergard, President & CEO, Visit Boise
  • Gregg Shapiro, President & Chief Creative Officer, Tempest
  • Jeremiah Cook, Tourism Manager, Visit College Station
  • Jessica Ireland, Founder & CEO, Sunshine & Bourbon
  • John Percy, CDME, President & CEO, Destination Niagara USA (Co-Chair)
  • Josiah Brown, National Advocacy Liaison, New York State Tourism Industry Association
  • Kerstin Landwer, Assistant Director/Director of Sales, Visit Joplin MO
  • Kristin McGrath, CDME, Executive Director, Visit Pasadena
  • Lance Woodworth, President & CEO, Destination Toledo
  • Melyssa Reeves, CDME, President & CEO, One West Tourism Alliance
  • Myha Gallagher, VP, Research, Future Partners
  • Renee Areng, CDME, President & CEO, Explore Brookhaven
  • Sarah Jenkins, Director, Brand Promise and Culture, Hunden Partners
  • Todd O'Leary, CDME, President & CEO, Visit Alexandria
  • Vail Ross, Managing Director, 2Synergize, a Simpleview consulting agency
  • Victoria Clarke, CDME, President & CEO, Visit Mississauga (Co-Chair)

Destinations International Staff Liaison

  • Kelsey Hayes, Foundation Manager

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