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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).

Asheville, North Carolina

Mimi Jung

Director, Branding & Design

Mimi Jung

Director, 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.

Colorado River

Aila Lambznak

Director, Salesforce Operations

Aila Lambznak

Director, Salesforce Operations

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Favorite Travel Memory

Paddleboarding among bioluminescence algae followed by a winter solstice bonfire on the beach in Mexico.

Hometown/Home State

Oak Creek, Colorado

Favorite Travel Destination

Istanbul

Miami - Art Basel

Tina Nguyen

Director, Project Management

Tina Nguyen

Director, Project Management

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Favorite Travel Destination

Seattle, WA

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.

Favorite Travel Memory

ATV riding through the Mojave Desert with my sister.

Jonas Onkelinx

Director, Research & Insights

Jonas Onkelinx

Director, 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

Kat Pommer

Director, Technology

Kat Pommer

Director, Technology

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Fort Myers, Florida

Carolyn Qualls

Director, Partner Marketing Operations

Carolyn Qualls

Director, 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

Director, Social Media

Coralis Rivera-Aponte

Director, 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

Director of Office & Facilities Management

Blanca Romero

Director of Office & Facilities 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.

Mount Hood National Forest, Oregon

Jennifer Ross

Director, Marketing Operations

Jennifer Ross

Director, Marketing Operations

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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

Washington, DC

Maria Santos

Director, Marketing

Maria Santos

Director, Marketing

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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!

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.

Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Phil Dickieson

Senior Manager, Events

Phil Dickieson

Senior 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.

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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Joshua Tree National Park

Maya Hua

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement

Maya Hua

Senior Manager, Partner Engagement

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Hometown/Home State

Chicago, Il

Snowbird, UT

Chelsea Sullivan Kaiser

Senior Manager, Partner Marketing

Chelsea Sullivan Kaiser

Senior Manager, Partner Marketing

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Favorite Travel Destination

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

Community Service

Volunteers as a poll worker for elections

Hometown/Home State

Silver Spring, MD

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

Semaj Carr

Senior Manager, Human Resources

Semaj Carr

Senior Manager, Human Resources

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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, Revenue & Financial

Maggie Eng

Manager, Revenue & Financial

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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

Bayly Hassell

Manager, Public Affairs

Bayly Hassell

Manager, Public Affairs

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Kyoto, Japan

Desmon Hickson

Manager, Global Trade Development (APAC)

Desmon Hickson

Manager, Global Trade Development (APAC)

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Favorite Travel Memory

Living with his host family in Japan.

Hometown/Home State

Baltimore, Maryland

Favorite Travel Destination

Japan

Everest Base Camp

Laura Jacobson

Manager, Global Trade Development (UK, Europe & India)

Laura Jacobson

Manager, Global Trade Development (UK, Europe & India)

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Favorite Travel Memory

Climbing alone to the Everest Base Camp in 2017

Hometown/Home State

Vilnius, Lithuania

Marsha Jones

Manager, Financial Operations

Marsha Jones

Manager, Financial Operations

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Community Service

Volunteers with local NAACP and Veterans Affairs (VA)

Something Interesting

Danced on Soul Train for teens in Los Angeles

Hometown/Home State

Los Angeles, California

Loida Liclic

Staff Accountant II

Loida Liclic

Staff Accountant II

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Travel in the USA

Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington

Something Interesting

Traveled to over 20 countries which includes the Philippines, Hongkong, Thailand, Japan, China, Northern Mariana Islands, Singapore, Australia, The Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos Islands, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Canada, Italy, Montenegro, Croatia, Greece and France.