30 Under 30 Class of 2025

Investing in the future generation of destination experts, 30 thought leaders under the age of 30 are selected annually to gain valuable industry networking opportunities and increased professional development throughout the year. The 2025 class of 30 Under 30 honorees hails from 30 destinations and 4 countries around the world as well as an expanse of job disciplines.

Aimy Thai
Marketing Manager
Destination Toronto
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Allie May
Manager, Strategic Partnerships
Brand USA
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Ansley Connor Roberts
Content and Social Media Manager
Visit Savannah
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Aubrey Caldwell
Sports Event Coordinator
Visit Lake Charles
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Benjamin Landis
Marketing Manager
Discover Santa Clara
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Cameron Molloy
Communications Specialist
Visit Mesa
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Charlotte Moody
Director of Sales
Visit Macon
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Elise Cameron
Creative Services Manager
Visit Aurora
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Erin Sinclair
Travel Media Manager
Destination Greater Victoria
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Gabe Wasylko
Senior Social Media Manager
Destination Cleveland
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Jen Wingate
Senior National Sales Manager
Visit Baltimore
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Katlyn Southern
Marketing and Communications Manager
Cartersville Museum City
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Kiira Grant
Tourism Standards and Training Specialist
Bermuda Tourism Authority
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Lauren Brown
Marketing & Social Media Specialist
Visit Austin
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Lea Nelson
Brand and Content Coordinator
Visit Quad Cities
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Lydia Williams
Industry Communications Manager
VISIT FLORIDA
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Mallori Johnson
Director of Destination Services
Visit Corpus Christi
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Mary Peyton Carpenter
Senior Director of Marketing
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp
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Melissa Bernal
Destination Experience Coordinator
Visit Greater Palm Springs
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Nick Price
Senior Manager, Sports & Events
Destination DC
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Nohemi Reynoso
Communications Manager
Pick Ellijay
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Rachel Nogalski
Director of Experience & Events
Tulsa Regional Tourism
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Raelyn Dessart
Senior Sales & Events Supervisor
Visit Central Florida Sports
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Rebekah Courtney
National Sales Manager
Louisville Tourism
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Rylee Govoreau
Destination Services Manager
ATL Airport District CVB
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Shauna Fitzgerald
Association Conferences Support
Fáilte Ireland
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Siri Emereje
Marketing Manager
Discover DeKalb CVB
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Taylor Melangton
Event & Communications Manager
Visit Indy
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Tyler Duplantis
Destination Sales Manager
Explore Houma
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Valeria Ayala
Media Relations Coordinator
Discover Puerto Rico
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Young Professional Leadership Development Program

Our industry partners under the age of 30 have the opportunity to apply for this special program that opens additional virtual networking and professional development opportunities throughout the year alongside the 30 Under 30 class.

August Erickson
Development Manager
Miles Partnership
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Geena Bevenour
Marketing Manager
Tourism Economics
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Mackenzie Shields
Digital Media Specialist
JNS Next
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Samantha Gerhart
Associate Director
Madden Media
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