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 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 experience 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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Lisa Urias
Executive Director
602-364-3717
Alix Skelpsa Ridgway
Deputy Director
602-364-3697
Rene Parker
Executive Assistant
602-364-3717
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Marketing
Jamie Daer
Emily Balli
Jordyn Walworth
Social Media Marketing Manager
602-364-0782
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Craig Atkins
Web Content Manager
602-364-3710
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Administration
Mary-Ellen Kane, CPPO
Assistant Deputy Director
602-364-3709
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Mark Williams
Director of Finance
602-364-3714
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Erika Black
Senior Procurement Specialist
602-364-3694
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Quentrice Cheatham
Accounting Coordinator
602-364-3687
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Rosemary Espinoza
Buyer II
602-364-3691
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Communications
Kiva Couchon
Director of Strategic Operations
602-364-3724
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Josh Coddington
Public Affairs
Lena Allen
Director of Outdoor Recreation & Sustainability
602-364-3718
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Karla Bravo
Senior Grants and Community Engagement Manager
602-364-3696
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Jenna Lehman
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
Senior 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
Senior Travel Industry Marketing Manager
602-364-3715
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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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