Global Strategic Partnerships
The Global Strategic Partnerships team works to develop and leverage partnerships across the state, increasing Travel Oregon’s influence and reach statewide, nationally and in global markets.
In addition to partnership development, the team manages Travel Oregon’s Competitive Grants program, Industry Services (produces our annual Governor’s Conference), the Regional Cooperative Tourism Program and Strategic Partnership Development.
Oversees the Global Strategic Partnerships team which includes the following program areas:
• Regional Cooperative Tourism Program
• Industry Services
• Grants
• Strategic Partnership Development
Favorite Oregon Activity: A day on the slopes or a golf course in beautiful Central Oregon, followed by a tasty Pinot Noir
• Leads Travel Oregon’s integrated partnership strategy and oversee the execution of partnerships and sponsorships.
• Leads Travel Oregon’s collaboration with Oregon’s economic development infrastructure.
Favorite Oregon Activity: Riding the tram to the top of Mt. Howard at Wallowa Lake
• Manages the Oregon Tourism Commission operations and engagement.
• Oversees Oregon Tourism Commission meetings.
• Supports CEO Office administration.
Favorite Oregon Activity: Running or cycling Oregon’s many trails and devouring summer vegetables.
• Strategizes and develops Regional Cooperative Tourism Program plans
• Liaises with Regional Destination Management Organizations regarding their execution of regional plans
• Maximizes impact of regional tourism investments
Favorite Oregon Activity: Chanterelle picking, mountain biking and trail stewardship
• Serves as the project manager of the Regional Cooperative Tourism Program
• Liaison between Regional Destination Management Organizations and Travel Oregon departments
• Assists in the tracking and implementation of regional strategic plans
Favorite Oregon Activity: Long walks up tall mountains accompanied by alpine dips
• Leads strategy and development of Travel Oregon's regional and community funding and investment portfolio.
• Oversees the competitive grants program and aligns financial investments, grants and sponsorships to the agency's vision to maximize community impact.
• Leads and manages a team of grants administrators.
Favorite Oregon Activity: Exploring the great outdoors and spending time with family in Ashland
