With over 25 years of experience in the travel industry, I am a passionate advocate for destination organizations globally. As the Chief Advocacy Officer and Director of Board Relations at Destinations International, I work to position the travel industry as a recognized important industry segment in the minds of governmental officials, business/civic leaders, the press and other opinion leaders. I create relevant and useful information, tools, educational opportunities and research for our members, and provide real time expert assistance to assist them on the ground in crisis situations. I also develop not-for-profit board, committees and governing structures and staff support to maximize the time and contributions of our volunteer board members.As a policy leader of the Destinations International Foundation, I help lead a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering destination marketers globally by providing education, research, advocacy and leadership development. With every dollar raised, the Foundation tackles the issues we all face on a daily basis and helps ensure the continued growth of destinations worldwide. Investment in the Foundation directly supports unique and specific strategic initiatives that further the Destinations International Association’s goals and often provide the research and intellectual capital for product creation, program support and unique education opportunities. The Foundation also supports the development of future leaders and diversity in the industry.My core competencies include strategic communications, government relations, lobbying, coalition building, strategic direction, community outreach, campaign strategy, corporate diversity, civic planning, program development, and not-for-profit governance. I am a strategist, problem solver and consensus builder who strives to make a positive impact on the travel industry and the communities we serve. Happy to consider speaking opportunities.
Listed skills include Community Outreach, Community Development, Public Policy, Strategic Planning, and 34 others.