Social Inclusion Committee

At Destinations International, our Social Inclusion Committee is all about making the tourism industry a welcoming place for everyone. We’re a diverse group of people from all levels of our member organizations, working together to create inclusive environments where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to diversifying the workforce, using research and insights to drive change, and building strong partnerships. Through focused initiatives, we aim to make a real impact and help the tourism industry thrive as a welcoming and competitive sector for employment.

We welcome members from all roles, backgrounds, and perspectives to engage.

2025 Committee Members​

  • Alejandra Osorio, Marketing Professional, Greater Medellín Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Alex Sullivan, Visitors Services & Community Engagement Manager, Visit Howard County
  • Athena Rivera, Executive Office Coordinator / Project Manager, Discover Puerto Rico
  • Barbara Karasek, CEO, Paradise - A Partner for Good
  • Cambria Jones, CDME, CDMP, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, SearchWide Global
  • Cara Frank, Chief of Staff, Simpleview
  • Connie Kinnard, SVP of Multicultural Tourism & Development, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (Co-Chair)
  • Courtney Cacatian, Executive Director, Charlottesville Albemarle Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Dana Middleton, CDM, PCM, Director, DEI & Corporate Social Responsibility, MMGY Global
  • Danny Guerrero, CEO & Founder, The Culturist Group
  • Darrion Richard, Legislative / Community Affairs Manager, Explore St. Louis
  • Dave Herrell, President & CEO, Visit Quad Cities
  • Davida O'Brien, Tourism Standards & Training Manager, Bermuda Tourism Authority
  • Debbie Russell, CPA, CFO/Director of Accounting Services, CFO by Design
  • Devin Heath, CDME, President & CEO, Distinctly Fayetteville
  • Emily Rolston, Group Sales, Destination Missoula
  • Erin Francis-Cummings, CEO, Future Partners
  • Gerardo (Gary) Sanchez, Sr. Dir. Community Impact, Equity, Public Affairs, Visit Dallas
  • Heather Andrews, Associate Vice President, Community Engagement, Discover The Palm Beaches
  • Hilina Ajakaiye, MBA, CDME, Executive Vice President, Meet Boston
  • Isaiah Griffin, Convention Sales Manager, Distinctly Fayetteville
  • James Leppan, CDME, Senior Manager, Destination Development, Explore Edmonton
  • Jasmyne Harris, Director of Digital Marketing, Discover San Angelo
  • Jayne DeLuce, President & CEO, Experience Champaign - Urbana
  • Jennifer Christie, Director of Marketing, Visit Loudoun
  • Jennifer Gray O'Connor, Senior Associate Principal, Coraggio Group
  • Jon Peahl, Quality Assurance, Hawai'i Tourism Authority
  • Jonathan Smith, Director of Research, VisitGreenvilleSC
  • Julia Cosentino, Manager, Destination Development, Ottawa Tourism
  • Justin Munoz, Chief of Staff and Head of DEI, Visit San Antonio
  • Karen Britton, Assistant Director of Visitor Experience, Visit Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
  • Karen Kuhl, Executive Director, Cayuga County CVB, Inc.
  • Karen Mitchell, Sr. Project Manager, RTO4
  • Karin Aaron, CTA, CSEE, President/CEO, Green Book Institute, LLC
  • Kate Hertz, Content Coordinator, Visit Colorado Springs
  • Kellie Henderson, Senior Vice President, SearchWide Global
  • Kelly Bass Seibel, VP, Community Engagement, Sonoma County Tourism
  • Kristy Doak, Director of Sales for the Lansing Center, Choose Lansing
  • L'America Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP, Senior Director of Human Resources & DEI, Visit Indy
  • Lauren Bruggemans, Director of Sustainability & Community Engagement, Visit Greater Palm Springs
  • Liana Acevedo, Director of Destination Services, Richmond Region Tourism
  • Lindsay Vidrine, Senior Vice President of Destination Marketing, Visit Oklahoma City
  • Lionel Kernerman, Manager of Destination Development, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
  • Lisa Itel, Director, Global Strategic Partnerships, Travel Oregon
  • Loren Christie, Consultant, Gaining Edge
  • Luchie Javelosa, Sr. Sports Sales Manager, Tempe Tourism Office
  • Marcus Cox, Executive Director, Memphis Tourism
  • Maura Gast, FCDME, Executive Director, Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Megan Myers, Digital Media Director, Hocking Hills Tourism Association
  • Melanie Griffin, Art Director, Eugene, Cascades & Coast - Travel Lane County
  • Mia Blom, Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs, Visit Baltimore
  • Michelle Guevara, Director, Destination Experiences, VisitGreenvilleSC
  • Miranda Ji, Executive VP of Sales and Business Development, Destination Greater Victoria
  • Myha Gallagher, Vice President, Research, Future Partners
  • Najauna White, CMP, CDE, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Miles Partnership
  • Nerissa Okiye, Tourism Director, Martin County Tourism & Marketing Office
  • Nicole Keshler, National Sales Manager, Visit Raleigh
  • Nicole Picton, CHRP, Director, People & Culture, Ottawa Tourism
  • Noah Marshall, Interdepartmental Activity Coordinator, Visit Spokane
  • Olivia Smith, Manager, Destination Services, Visit Lauderdale
  • Patricia Gillet, Media Relations Manager, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Patrick Harrison, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Tampa Bay
  • Rachel Pearson, VP of Community & Government Affairs, Experience Scottsdale
  • Rebecca Thomas, Public Relations Specialist, Discover Salt River
  • Renee Areng, President & CEO, Explore Brookhaven
  • Roberta Carrow-Jackson, Multimedia Content Manager, Visit The Northshore
  • Rose Zimmerman Caple, Tourism Sales Manager - Niche & Affinity Markets, Louisville Tourism
  • Roz Stuttley, CMP, CDE, Director, Equity Diversity & Inclusion, Choose Chicago (Co-Chair)
  • Sandee Jordan, Director of Customer Success, Simpleview
  • Sarah Jenkins, Director, Brand Promise and Culture, Hunden Partners
  • Sergio Piedra, Senior Director, Community Engagement & Advocacy, Discover The Palm Beaches
  • Sheila Alexander-Reid, Executive Director, PHL Diversity, Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Sheridan Powell, Communications Specialist, Visit Colorado Springs
  • Shin Osuka, Director, Japan Travel And Tourism Association
  • Shun Hatten, Chief Sales Officer, Visit Jackson
  • Tameka Jefferson, Community Relations Manager, Richmond Region Tourism
  • Teresa Ryder, Director of Partnerships, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
  • Terry Natwick, Sales & Marketing Manager, Discover Crystal River
  • Theresa Cunningham, Director of DEI & Community Engagement, San Diego Tourism Authority
  • Timothy Bush, TMP, CDME, CDTP, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Lake Charles
  • Tony Snell Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion, Visit Milwaukee
  • Zondra Jones, Senior Sales Manager, Visit The Northshore

Destinations International Staff Liaisons

  • Sophia Hyder Hock, Chief Inclusion Officer
  • Ava Wells, Social Inclusion Manager

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