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Vail, Colorado

Amanda Davis

Director, Global Trade Development (UK & Europe)

Amanda Davis

Director, Global Trade Development (UK & Europe)

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Favorite Travel Memory

My favorite trip was a family road trip throughout Arizona, including stops in Sedona, Scottsdale, and the Grand Canyon.

Hometown/Home State

Richmond, Virginia

Favorite Travel Destination

The Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia. It's a hidden gem!

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Peter Dodge

Director, Public Affairs

Peter Dodge

Director, Public Affairs

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Favorite Travel Memory

When I was a kid, my family took a cross-country trip from Massachusetts to New Mexico and I remember being amazed realizing how unique the United States is.

Travel in the USA

I’ve lived in six states and Washington, DC and love exploring the diverse landscapes and cultures in each region of our great country.

Hometown/Home State

Charleston, South Carolina

Craters of the Moon Monument, Idaho

Luke Hennig

Director, Partner Marketing Operations

Luke Hennig

Director, Partner Marketing Operations

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Favorite Travel Memory

I got the travel bug early when my family lived in India for five months and I spent half my eighth grade year at an international school!

Community Service

As co-chair of Brand USA’s Corporate Social Responsibility committee, I am honored to help shape Brand USA’s approach to giving back.

Hometown/Home State

I’m proud of my home state of Minnesota for its many “hidden gem” experiences for visitors, especially in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).

Miami - Art Basel

Tina Nguyen

Director, Project Management

Tina Nguyen

Director, Project Management

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Favorite Travel Memory

ATV riding through the Mojave Desert with my sister.

Community Service

Tina is a SheFi scholar and member of Web3 Equity, both women-led communities in pursuit of gender equity in the web3 space.

Something Interesting

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, volunteering with the Second Harvest Food Bank, and spoiling her cat, Posey.

Joshua Tree National Park

Julie Paulson

Director, Partner Program Strategy

Julie Paulson

Director, Partner Program Strategy

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Favorite Travel Memory

Family trips to Ocean City, Maryland. We always had a great time enjoying the festivities and rides on the 3 mile long boardwalk.

Travel in the USA

I have visited 26 states and have lived in 7 of them.

Something Interesting

I am an amusement park fanatic and have visited 20 theme parks and have braved some of the world’s tallest roller coasters.

Kat Pommer

Director, Technology

Kat Pommer

Director, Technology

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Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Jennifer Ross

Director, Media & In-Kind Planning

Jennifer Ross

Director, Media & In-Kind Planning

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Favorite Travel Memory

Family vacations to the Great Smoky Mountains growing up

Community Service

Community Outreach for Capital Rowing Club

Hometown/Home State

Charleston, South Carolina

San Diego, California

Rianna Airitam

Senior Manager, Partner Operations

Rianna Airitam

Senior Manager, Partner Operations

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Favorite Travel Memory

I got stuck in Boston, Massachusetts once due to heavy snow and that was the first time I'd ever seen more than 6 inches of accumulation!

Travel in the USA

My family likes to road trip and I like seeing the changing scenery across states.

Hometown/Home State

Rowlett, Texas

Sugarloaf Mountain, Maryland

Craig Ashby

Senior Manager, Business Processes & Financial Analytics

Craig Ashby

Senior Manager, Business Processes & Financial Analytics

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Favorite Travel Memory

Visit to George Washington National Forest in West Virginia. The Dark skies show the Milky Way and it was one the most beautiful sites I have seen.

Community Service

Habitat for Humanity rebuild in New Orleans, Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina. I also volunteer for church projects to assist the elderly.

Favorite Travel Destination

There are many. My favorite destination in the U.S. would be the Rocky Mountains; Puerto Rico for magnificent scenery, beaches, and musical nightlife: and New Orleans for the jazz music.

Acadia National Park

Dani Campana

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement

Dani Campana

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement

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Favorite Travel Memory

Annual family vacations to the Outer Banks, NC!

Something Interesting

My last name means "bell" in Italian and Spanish.

Seattle, Washington

Andrew Felts

Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications

Andrew Felts

Senior Manager, Media Relations & Communications

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Favorite Travel Memory

Driving along Highway 1 for the first time from San Francisco to Monterey, CA

Hometown/Home State

Camden, Alabama

Favorite Travel Destination

Pacific Northwest

Jerod Fuchs

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement

Jerod Fuchs

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement

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Clemen Hernandez

Senior Manager, Media Planning

Clemen Hernandez

Senior Manager, Media Planning

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Favorite Travel Memory

A family trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and watching the sunrise to welcome the new year

Something Interesting

My favorite holiday is Christmas and I have a collection of Santa Clauses of all sizes

Hometown/Home State

Miami, Florida

Washington, DC

Paul Howard, CPA

Assistant Controller

Paul Howard, CPA

Assistant Controller

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Favorite Travel Memory

Going to the Thousand Islands National Parks in Canada as a child every summer.

Hometown/Home State

Berwyn, Pennsylvania

Favorite Travel Destination

My favorite travel destinations in the U.S. are Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming and San Francisco, California.

Joshua Tree National Park

Maya Hua

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement: Pacific

Maya Hua

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement: Pacific

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Hometown/Home State

Chicago, Il

Asheville, North Carolina

Mimi Jung

Senior Manager, Branding & Design

Mimi Jung

Senior Manager, Branding & Design

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Favorite Travel Memory

Exploring wild waterfalls throughout the Asheville region in western North Carolina

Travel in the USA

Florida Keys—swimming and kayaking through the crystal clear waters alongside the diverse marine life

Hometown/Home State

The nation’s capital—Washington, D.C.

Snowbird, UT

Chelsea Sullivan Kaiser

Senior Manager, Partner Marketing

Chelsea Sullivan Kaiser

Senior Manager, Partner Marketing

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Hometown/Home State

Silver Spring, MD

Community Service

Volunteers as a poll worker for elections

Favorite Travel Destination

St. Michael’s, Maryland. Picturesque seaside views, boutique shopping, and all-you-can-eat crab!

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Matt Nicoletta

Senior Manager, Marketing Analytics & Business Insights

Matt Nicoletta

Senior Manager, Marketing Analytics & Business Insights

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Hometown/Home State

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Jonas Onkelinx

Senior Manager, Research & Insights

Jonas Onkelinx

Senior Manager, Research & Insights

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Favorite Travel Memory

Seeing a grizzly mama with cubs, moose, elk, and countless bison in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks

Something Interesting

Visited more than 90 National and State Parks in 31 states

Fort Myers, Florida

Carolyn Qualls

Senior Manager, Partner Marketing Operations

Carolyn Qualls

Senior Manager, Partner Marketing Operations

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Favorite Travel Memory

Family trips to Galveston Island, Texas.

Hometown/Home State

Arlington, Texas

Favorite Travel Destination

Costa Rica

Delicate Arch, Utah

Coralis Rivera-Aponte

Senior Manager, Social Media

Coralis Rivera-Aponte

Senior Manager, Social Media

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Favorite Travel Memory

Going on a father-daughter road trip through Yellowstone.

Hometown/Home State

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Favorite Travel Destination

Mexico City

Ocean City, Maryland

Blanca Romero

Senior Manager, Office Management

Blanca Romero

Senior Manager, Office Management

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Favorite Travel Memory

My first solo trip to Disneyland where I learned that I am still a child at heart!

Community Service

Serving others in times of need is a fulfillment in my life.

Hometown/Home State

I consider El Salvador and Maryland my home.

Washington, DC

Maria Santos

Senior Manager, Brand

Maria Santos

Senior Manager, Brand

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Travel in the USA

My family and I spent every holiday and summer vacation while I was growing up going to Boca Raton, Florida and I would insist on going to Disney World every single time. Never got tired of it!

Hometown/Home State

Tenafly, New Jersey, but grew up in Caracas, Venezuela! – my heart is divided.

Favorite Travel Destination

There are many places in the U.S. that I want to go to still, all mostly around California: Yosemite, Napa Valley, and San Francisco!

Sridevi Angalakudati

Manager, Data Warehouse

Sridevi Angalakudati

Manager, Data Warehouse

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Hometown/Home State

India

Something Interesting

My husband, son and daughter think I am the best Indian vegetarian cook in the world.

Favorite Travel Destination

Nepal

Semaj Carr

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Semaj Carr

Senior Manager, Human Resources

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Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Phil Dickieson

Manager, Events

Phil Dickieson

Manager, Events

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Favorite Travel Memory

Participated in the "52 Hike Challenge" and did 52 hikes in a year—spent the whole year traveling around the DC/MD/VA area finding new places to hike.

Hometown/Home State

Born in Washington, DC, and raised in Bethesda, MD, he now lives in DC where he soaks in the history and spends time learning more about the unique neighborhoods and culture.

Favorite Travel Destination

Maine! Whether you're braving the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean or hiking a mountain in Acadia National Park, there's always something exciting to do.

Asheville, North Carolina

Alex Dudich

Manager, Partner Marketing Operations

Alex Dudich

Manager, Partner Marketing Operations

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Favorite Travel Memory

Navigating Iceland's Ring Road with family.

Hometown/Home State

Wheeling, West Virginia

Favorite Travel Destination

Tie between Iceland and Czech Republic

Walt Disney World, Florida

Maggie Eng

Manager, Staff Accountant

Maggie Eng

Manager, Staff Accountant

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Favorite Travel Memory

Going on a helicopter tour of the Grand Canyon.

Hometown/Home State

Hong Kong

Favorite Travel Destination

Taiwan

Vienna, Austria

Mackenzie Finklea

Manager, External Affairs

Mackenzie Finklea

Manager, External Affairs

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Favorite Travel Memory

I teared up looking at the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, North Carolina.

Something Interesting

I wrote and published my first book in 2019.

Community Service

I’m passionate about giving back to my community through various roles that promote arts, culture, and local history. I currently serve on the boards of the Galveston Arts Center and the City of Galveston’s Arts & Historical Preservation Advisory Board. I’ve also volunteered with Galveston’s Own Farmers Market and the Galveston Historical Foundation to support events that enhance community engagement and celebrate the island’s unique heritage.

Kyoto, Japan

Desmon Hickson

Manager, Global Trade: APAC