Bryan is the Public Relations Manager at Visit Tampa Bay, overseeing the organization’s content creation and robust social media platforms. He has spent the last 19 years in the Tampa Bay area, previously working as the Communications Manager and Beat Writer for the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning and as a Staff Writer and Correspondent for the Tampa Bay Times. He is a graduate of the University of Miami and lives in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife Jess, daughter Amara, and two dogs Lola and Mr. Fox. 

Tim Smith is a strategic communications leader with over 20 years of experience across government, industry, agency, and association sectors. He has held senior roles at Delaware North, APCO Worldwide, and Edelman, and served abroad as a U.S. diplomat promoting trade and investment. As Vice President of Communications, he leads strategy to elevate brand, support the association’s mission, and engage global stakeholders. Tim is active in civic and professional organizations and has served on multiple boards. He lives outside Buffalo, New York, with his wife and has three grown children.

Kelby Bosshardt, President and Co-founder of Datafy, conceived the platform in 2019, blending data, reporting, and business intelligence. He leads Datafy’s technology and business development with expertise in tech commercialization and scientific research. Before Datafy, Bosshardt was COO of Better City, where he utilized his tourism consulting experience for community development. He holds an MBA and a BS in Biochemistry from Utah State University, graduating magna cum laude.

Ava Wells is the Social Inclusion Manager at Destinations International, leading efforts to advance the organization’s inclusion goals under Chief Inclusion Officer Sophia Hyder Hock. With over a decade in member and partner engagement, Ava excels in strategy development and stakeholder relations. Her background includes seven years in tech focusing on workplace inclusion and employee engagement, and three years in travel and tourism with the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation. Passionate about regenerative tourism and community impact, Ava lives in Montreal with her Canadian spouse and enjoys cooking, running, and reading.