30 Under 30 Alumni Council

The 30 Under 30 Alumni Council supports the growth and evolution of the Destinations International Foundation's 30 Under 30 program. Council members assist in the development of professional development opportunities, organize networking opportunities, facilitate mentorship connections with the current class, and help drive educational content and thought leadership for the tourism industry at large. Participation on the Council is limited to 30 Under 30 honorees from the classes of 2011-2022.

Council Goals & Objectives:

Assist in the development of professional development opportunities for the current class of 30u30s; facilitate mentorship opportunities for the current class of 30u30s; organize virtual and physical networking opportunities for other 30u30 alumni; help drive educational content and thought leadership for the tourism industry at large.

Meet the 2023 30 Under 30 Alumni Council:

  • Amanda Eckelbarger, Director of Destination Brand and Data Intelligence
  • Elkhart County, IN CVB
  • Amanda Scherlin, Destination Strategy Director, Madden Media
  • Amelia Ritter, Content Producer, Visit Detroit
  • Brandon Hall, Director of Meeting & Convention Sales, Florida, Discover The Palm Beaches
  • Cambria Jones, Director of Marketing, SearchWide Global
  • Chelsea Kendall (Whitman), Account Manager, Destination Marketing, CventChris 
  • Lewis, Director of Community & Visitor Engagement, Tourism Kelowna
  • Christina Erny, Vice President of Marketing, Reno Tahoe
  • Eddie Kirsch, Digital Director, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
  • Erica Malanga Rodrigues, Director of Marketing, Visit Baltimore
  • Fidel Mitchell, Customer Success Executive, Simpleview
  • Fig Wirkler, Director of Sales, Visit Boulder, The Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Hayley Radich, Senior Project Manager, Miles Partnership
  • Jeremiah Cook, Tourism Manager, Visit College Station
  • Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth & Director, Sports QC, Visit Quad Cities
  • José Arana, Group Marketing Director, Discover Puerto Rico
  • Kaitie Burger, Destination Strategy Director, Madden Media
  • Kelly Nagle, Sr. Director, Communications & Partnerships, Visit Baltimore
  • Liz Mabe, Account Director, Miles Partnership
  • Marcus Carney, Executive Director, Visit Yuma
  • Mike Robertson, Advisor, Fired-Up! Culture
  • Najauna White, VP of Diversity & Inclusion, Miles Partnership
  • Ruida Lu, Business Development, Destination Markham
  • Ryan Shehu, Sales Manager, Visit Detroit
  • Sean Dixon, President, Visit Topeka
  • Taylor Stanley, Sr. Director of Convention Sales, Visit Lake 
  • CharlesTravis Napper, Director, Arkansas Tourism
  • Barry Draper, Director of Partnerships, Explore St. Louis
  • Juliet Velazquez , Associate, Tourism and Destination Development, JLL

Destinations International Staff Liaison

  • David Breisch, Senior Director of Marketing

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