Destinations International Foundation Board of Trustees

The Destinations International Foundation is a tax exempt organization under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3), and is governed by a Board of Trustees which directs the affairs of the Foundation, determines policies, actively pursues its purpose and supervises the disbursements of funds. 

Nominate an Industry Leader

Take this opportunity to recognize a colleague who has made a lasting impact on destination promotion and strengthened the communities we serve around the world.

Your submission helps us celebrate the visionaries, changemakers and dedicated professionals who are shaping the future of our industry.

Nominations close at 5:30pm ET on Friday, April 25, 2025. 

Board Expectations

Nomination Form

Executive Committee
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Amir Eylon

President & CEO, Partner, Longwoods International
Foundation Chair
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Martha Sheridan

President & CEO, Meet Boston
Foundation Chair Elect
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Steven Paganelli, CDME

Senior Director, Americas Sales, Tripadvisor
Foundation Secretary/Treasurer
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Ellie Westman Chin, CDME

President & CEO, Destination Madison
Immediate Past Chair
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Adam Burke

President & CEO, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
At Large Trustee
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Victoria Clarke, CDME

CEO, Tourism Mississauga
Ex Officio
Board of Trustees
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Renee Areng, CDME

Executive Director, Explore Brookhaven
Jerad Bachar

Jerad Bachar, CDME

President & CEO, VisitPITTSBURGH
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Leslie Bruce, CDME

President & CEO, Banff & Lake Louise Tourism
Association Chair Elect
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Jayne DeLuce, CDME

President & CEO, Experience Champaign-Urbana
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Kyle Edmiston, CDME

President & CEO, Visit Lake Charles
Association Treasurer
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Kara Franker, CDME

CEO, Visit Florida Keys
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Bill Geist

Chief Instigator, DMOproz
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Kellie Henderson

Senior Vice President, SearchWide Global
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Jessica Ireland

Founder, Sunshine & Bourbon
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Barbara Karasek

CEO, Paradise - a partner for good & AiOpti Media LLC
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Alex Michaels, CDME

President & CEO, Discover Lehigh Valley
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Angela Nelson, CTA

Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Travel Portland
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Paul Nursey

President & CEO, Destination Greater Victoria
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Katherine O'Donnell, CDME

President & CEO, Richmond Region Tourism
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Todd O'Leary, CDME, CTIS

President & CEO, Visit Alexandria
John Percy

John Percy, CDME

President & CEO, Destination Niagara, USA
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Stacy Ritter, CDME

President & CEO of Visit Lauderdale
Milton Segarra

Milton Segarra, CDME

President & CEO, Discover The Palm Beaches
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Gregg Shapiro

President & Chief Creative Officer, Tempest

Upcoming Board Meetings

The Destinations International Foundation Board of Trustees will be meeting on the following dates:

  • Q4 2024: December 11, 2024, in Chicago, IL
  • Q1 2025: February 27, 2025, Virtual
  • Q2 2025: March 23, 2025, in Savannah, GA
  • Q3 2025: July 8, 2025, in Chicago, IL
  • Q4 2025: December 10, 2025, TBD