Executive Office
The Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) strives to enhance the state economy and the quality of life for all Arizonans by expanding travel activity and increasing related revenues through tourism promotion and development.
AOT’s goal is to provide effective, research-driven strategies to achieve this mission while serving as the comprehensive leader in Arizona’s tourism industry.
Mission
We drive essential statewide tourism to stabilize and strengthen local economies, protect environmental and cultural resources, create a meaningful visitor experience and enhance the quality of life for Arizonans through tourism collaboration, promotion and development.
Vision
Create an Arizona brand that captures and nurtures the hearts and minds of people who call it home and travelers the world over in search of extraordinary adventure and natural wonders.
Executive Office
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Alix Skelpsa Ridgway
Interim Director / Deputy Director
602-364-3697
Tina Wilson
Executive Assistant
602-364-3717
Strategic Initiatives
Jamie Daer
Emily Balli
Krista Mott-Fulton
Marketing Administrative Coordinator
602-364-0781
[email protected]
Craig Atkins
Sr. Website/Digital Infrastructure Manager
602-364-3710
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Operations
Mary-Ellen Kane, CPPO
Assistant Deputy Director
602-364-3709
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Erika Black
Sr. Procurement Specialist
602-364-3694
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Quentrice Cheatham
Accounting Coordinator
602-364-3687
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Rosemary Espinoza
Purchasing Specialist
602-364-3691
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Rene Parker
Office Manager
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Communications
Josh Coddington
Veronica Quintero
Social Media
Jordyn Walworth
Social Media Marketing Manager
602-364-0782
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Public Affairs
Lena Allen
Director of Sustainability
602-364-3718
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Karla Bravo
Sr. Community Engagement Manager
602-364-3696
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Tyler Lopez
Director of Government and Community Affairs
602-364-3704
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Jenna Lehman
Sr. Community Relations Manager
602-364-4158
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Research
Brittany Augustine
Director of Research
602-364-3716
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Diego Cando
Sr. Research Manager
602-364-3725
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Trade & Media Relations
Kimberly Todd
Director of Media Relations
602-364-3305
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Jessica Remington
Marjorie Magnusson
Media Relations Manager
602-364-3695
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Taryn Super
Trade and Media Specialist
602-364-3693
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Joanna Tejeda
Sr. Travel Industry Marketing Manager
602-364-3715
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Deanna Nunemacher
Travel Industry Events Manager
Tribal Relations
Dawn Melvin
Tribal Tourism Relations Manager
602-364-3707
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Since 2019, the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) has been a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) as designated by the IBCCES Certified Autism Center.
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