Social Impact Committee

At Destinations International, our Social Impact 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.

2026 Committee Members​

  • Adam Burke, President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
  • Anabelle Segarra, CHRMP, Executive Assistant to the CEO, Discover Puerto Rico
  • Ashley Mays, Chief Marketing Officer, Newark Alliance
  • Barbara Karasek, Co-Owner & Chief Growth Officer, Paradise - a partner for good
  • Cambria Jones, Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, SearchWide Global
  • Cara Frank, VP of Marketing, Simpleview, a Granicus Company
  • Carly Sebouhian, Sales Director, Afar
  • Cassandra Razzi, Sr. Business Development Manager, Orange 142
  • Christen Harrison, DEI Manager, San Diego Tourism Authority
  • Connie Kinnard, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Tourism & Development, Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Courtney Cacatian, MTA, Executive Director, CACVB
  • Danielle Fitz-Hugh, Vice President of Community Relations, Richmond Region Tourism
  • Danny Guererro, CEO & Founder, The Culturist Group
  • Darragh Castillo, Experience Manager, Port Arthur Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Darrion Richard, Legislative / Community Affairs Manager, Explore St. Louis
  • Dave Herrell, CTA, President & CEO, Visit Quad Cities
  • Davida O'Brien, Director of Social Inclusion and Stakeholder Engagement, Bermuda Tourism Authority
  • Deana Taylor-Brewer, SHRM-CP, Juris Doctor, Vice President, HR & Employee Engagement, Visit Cincy
  • Emily Broker, Research Coordinator, Experience Kissimmee
  • Eric Caratao, Director of Research and Analytics, Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
  • Evan Hammond, Sales and Special Projects Manager, Discover Albany
  • Felicia Johnson, Vice President, Inclusive Leadership and Culture, FiredUp!
  • Gathan Borden, Client Relationships + Insights Manager, Tourism Economics
  • Gerardo (Gary) Sanchez, Sr. Director of Community Impact, Equity, and Public Affairs, Visit Dallas
  • Gwendal Castellan, Manager, Sustainable Destination Development, Destination Vancouver
  • Hailey Post, Associate of Strategy and Community Alignment, Clarity of Place
  • Heather Andrews, Associate Vice President, Content & Community Engagement, Discover The Palm Beaches
  • Hilina Ajakaiye, CDME, Chief Strategy Officer, National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners
  • Jackie McLafferty, Director of PR, Datafy
  • James Leppan, CDME, Director, Destination Strategy, Explore Edmonton
  • Jasmyne Harris, Communications and Creative Manager, AJR Media Group
  • Jayne DeLuce, President & CEO, Experience Champaign-Urbana
  • John Sutherland, Senior Director of Community Impact, Tourism Cares
  • Julia Cosentino, Manager, Destination Development, Ottawa Tourism
  • Kate Hertz, Content Coordinator, Visit Colorado Springs
  • Katie Reichard, Operations Director, Visit Frederick
  • Kelli Jenkins, Creative Services Manager, Visit Hamilton County, Indiana
  • Kellie Henderson, Senior Vice President, SearchWide Global
  • Kelly Bass Seibel, Vice President, Community Engagement, Sonoma County Tourism
  • Kenny Porpora, Co-Founder, HospitableMe
  • Kylie Diaz, VP Community Engagement, Visit St. Pete Clearwater
  • L'America Brown, Senior Director of Human Resources & DEI, Visit Indy
  • Leah Webster, Client Success Manager, Tiki
  • Lindsey Ross, Strategic Partnerships Manager, Hopper
  • Lionel Kernerman, Manager of Destination Development, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island
  • Lisa Itel, Director, Global Strategic Partnerships, Travel Oregon
  • Luchie Javelosa, Sr. Sports Sales Manager, Tempe Tourism Office
  • Marie Sueing, Chief Diversity Officer, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
  • Marissa Davidson, Operations Manager, Discover Klamath VCB
  • Melanie Griffin, Art Director, Travel Lane County
  • Melissa Henry, Marketing and Communications Manager, Newark Alliance
  • Melody Burnett, CDME, CATP, President, Visit High Point
  • Mia Blom, Senior Director of Government and Community Affairs, Visit Baltimore
  • Michell Howard, Senior Director of Brand Strategy, Wyoming Office of Tourism
  • Miranda Ji, CDME, CMP, Executive Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Destination Greater Victoria
  • Najauna White, CMP, CDE, Vice President, Miles Partnership
  • Natalie Kohl, Partner Services Manager, Visit Park City / Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau
  • Nerissa Okiye, Tourism Director, Martin County Tourism & Marketing Office
  • Nicole Picton, Director, People & Culture, Ottawa Tourism
  • Noel Samoraj, Destination Development Administrative Assistant, Visit Frederick
  • Patrick Harrison, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Tampa Bay
  • Patrick Walton, Director of Government & Community Affairs, Visit Denver
  • Rachel Brown, CDME, Destination Stewardship Director, North America, Destination Wayfinder
  • Roberta Carrow Jackson, PDM, Multimedia Content Manager, Visit The Northshore
  • Rory Archibald, Head of Associations, Sectors & Marketing, VisitScotland
  • Rose Caple, Tourism Sales Manager - Niche & Affinity Markets, Louisville Tourism
  • Roz Stuttley, Vice President of Inclusive Tourism and Community Engagement, Choose Chicago
  • Sandee Jordan, Director of Customer Experience, Simpleview
  • Sarah Myers, Manager, Executive & Strategy, Explore Asheville
  • Shin Osuka, Director, Japan Travel and Tourism Association
  • Shun Hatten, Chief Sales Officer, Visit Jackson
  • Sonya Bradley, Chief Inclusion and Community Engagement Officer, Visit Sacramento
  • Stephanie Adams, Executive Meetings Manager, Destination DC
  • Stephanie Pressler, Director of Community & Government Affairs, Experience Scottsdale
  • Storm Tussey, Chief Marketing Officer, Discover Puerto Rico
  • Sylvia Weiler, Chief Revenue Officer, Zartico
  • Tameka Jefferson, Community Relations and Diversity Programs Manager, Visit Richmond
  • Tara Saunders, Director of Business Development, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
  • Taylor Lucas, CTA, Marketing Manager, VisitGreenvilleSC
  • Teresa Ryder, Director of Partnerships, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada
  • Theresa Cunningham, Vice President, People, Culture, and Purpose, San Diego Tourism Authority
  • Timothy Bush, CDME, TMP, CDTP, Chief Marketing Officer, Visit Lake Charles
  • Tony Snell Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion, Visit Milwaukee
  • Yair Fraifeld, Executive Office Assistant, Destination DC
  • Zeek Coleman, Vice President, Americas, Tourism Economics
  • Zondra White Jones, CGMP, CDTP, Senior Sales Manager, Visit The Northshore

Destinations International Staff Liaisons

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

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