Rondel Holder joined NYC Tourism + Conventions in November 2020 as Senior Director of Multicultural Content, and his role has since evolved to his current position as Senior Vice President of Content and Diversity Initiatives. As a senior member of NYC & Company’s Creative and Content Group, he creates and oversees award-winning content for the organization’s channels, and heads up DEI initiatives for the organization including partnerships, education, member engagement, staff experiences and more.

Connie W. Kinnard is Senior Vice President of Multicultural Tourism & Development for the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).  Ms. Kinnard leads the department’s efforts in promoting multicultural neighborhoods, attractions, and events in Miami.  The Multicultural & Tourism department not only leads efforts internally, but under Connie's leadership, the department spearheads business development programs for small businesses around tourism capacity building along with a cultural program called Art of Black Miami. Connie is also the Co-Chair of Destinations International's Social Impact Committee.