Meet the staff

I oversee all units of Tourism Kingston: Sales, Business Events, Travel Trade, Sport & Wellness, Film and Media, Marketing & Communications, and Special Projects. I also coordinate partnerships to leverage the outcomes of our tourism master plan. I work with the Tourism Kingston board of directors, the Kingston Accommodation Partners board of directors, and the City of Kingston.

My favourite part of the job is…The tourism industry is a fast-paced, collaborative environment and the team at TK is an amazing group of professionals.

I oversee the day-to-day operations at Tourism Kingston.  I am the corporate secretary to Tourism Kingston’s Board of Directors, the executive assistant to our Chief Executive Officer, and I oversee the organization’s HR and finances.

My favourite part of the job is… seeing the economic and community impact of our organizational projects and efforts.

In my role as Operations and Sales Coordinator, I work closely with our sales team across business events, travel trade, and sport, while also coordinating operations and HR initiatives. I enjoy being part of different areas of the organization and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. I’m especially passionate about supporting a positive team culture and finding small ways to make the workplace feel connected and enjoyable. 

My favourite part of the job is...collaborating with different teams and making everyone’s day-to-day a little easier.

I lead Tourism Kingston’s sales portfolio, overseeing Sport Tourism, Business Events, Travel Trade, and the Visitor Information Centre. My role focuses on building strategic relationships and creating opportunities that bring new business to Kingston across sport tourism, meetings and conferences, group travel, and visitor services.

I work with partners locally, regionally, and nationally to position Kingston as a leading destination, support bids and new opportunities, and help drive visitation, economic impact, and community benefit. Whether attracting a major event, supporting a conference, growing travel trade opportunities, or helping visitors connect with the city, my focus is on showcasing Kingston and creating meaningful results for our community.

My favourite part of the job is… getting to sell Kingston. I love working with partners across the city to promote a place I am proud to call home, bringing new opportunities to Kingston, and seeing people experience everything that makes our city such a special destination.

I bring business events, meetings, and conferences to Kingston and ensure that participants have the best-possible experience while they’re here. I work with companies and third-party meeting planners interested in considering Kingston as a host-city for their event.

My favourite part of the job is…exposing first-time visitors to the myriad charms of our beautiful city

I support the marketing team to create, manage, and execute content strategies by writing and translating content for Chinese social media channels WeChat and Weibo. I work with Chinese audiences and tour operators in China and North America. I also provide travel trade support, translation, and support for Tourism Kingston’s international strategy.

My favourite part of the job is…talking to and helping people.

I bring sports and esports events to Kingston and help shape them into strong, visitor‑facing experiences. I work with event organizers, rights holders, and local community groups to support their growth and connect them with local businesses, venues, attractions, and accommodation partners. 

A key part of my role is creative in nature. I design media, sales assets, and communication tools, while supporting events through Tourism Kingston’s marketing and press channels. I focus on finding thoughtful ways to approach branding, promotion, and the strategic use of sponsorship funding. 

My favourite part of the job is seeing an event come to life after all of the preparation and collaboration. The energy and excitement people experience makes the work worthwhile. 

I support our sports portfolio by helping Tourism Kingston strengthen relationships, develop new opportunities, and continually position Kingston as a premier destination for sporting events.

My favourite part of the job is... working with people within and outside of Kingston who are passionate about hosting various forms of sport programming in our amazing city.

I support Kingston’s brand presence across a range of platforms, developing compelling, engaging visual communications that enhance the city’s profile and reputation and support the brand strategy and campaigns. I work closely with all units of Tourism Kingston and our creative agencies; finding new ways to leverage our brand.

My favourite part of the job is… supporting and exploring this beautiful city I love in a creative way. I find it exciting to learn what’s new in our city and expressing it to the community creatively.

I am responsible for a range of partnership-focused activities, which includes bringing tourism partners together to collaborate, develop, and promote curated packages and itineraries that appeal to visitors and residents alike. I have the privilege to work on special projects that raise profile for Kingston, such as Kingstonlicious and the upcoming Solar Eclipse. I also work closely with our partnership organizations at various governing levels to ensure Kingston is top of mind in visitors travel decisions.

My favourite part of the job is… connecting with the community is the highlight of every workday and having the ability to narrate and share their stories through packages and itineraries to visitors and residents alike.

I lead the overarching digital positioning, multi-channel campaigns, and content strategies that drive the Visit Kingston brand. My role focuses on translating web analytics and platform insights into data-driven decisions that optimize our digital approaches. In collaboration with our internal team and external marketing agencies, I oversee our website infrastructure, SEO programs, social media accounts, and the integration of AI-enabled automation workflows to streamline our marketing operations.

My favourite part of the job is… working collaboratively with the team and tourism partners to elevate the stories of Kingston.

Through creative storytelling, thoughtful design, and strategic communications, I help bring Kingston's stories to life. My work focuses on showcasing the people, places, experiences, and opportunities that make Kingston a vibrant destination and community, creating meaningful connections between audiences and the city.

My favourite part of the job is...The creative process itself. Taking a story, idea, or experience and translating it into something visual, engaging, and meaningful. I love using design and storytelling to help people see Kingston in a new light and discover what makes it such a special place.

My goal is to put Kingston and the surrounding areas on the map for larger international productions, to attract and service medium to small production companies, and to support them in building their businesses. We also work to employ our incredible roster of talent locally across all forms of media: film, television, animation, digital, immersive/interactive, and gaming.

My favourite part of the job is… Learning more about the incredible people, places, and spaces that Kingston has to offer both in its history and future growth; then communicating that to others who may not yet know how special Kingston is.

I work to connect Kingston’s creative potential with the global stage, drawing on over a decade of experience producing award-winning projects across film, television, animation, and digital media. My role supports the growth of our local film and media industries by helping productions realize their best work through scouting and securing locations, guiding creative collaboration, or fostering connections between local talent and large-scale industry productions.

My favourite part of the job is... seeing Kingston’s authentic creative voice shine; showcasing our artists, crews, and stories in ways that reflect our diversity, strengthen our industry, and earn a place alongside the world’s most iconic content.

I am thrilled to work as Music Officer. I am working to support the music sector throughout Kingston, acting as the bridge between artists and the Municipality and providing local artist development and music tourism initiatives. My work is strongly aligned with the Creative Industries Strategy and the ongoing Music Strategy.

My favourite part of the job is… finding ways to advocate for and showcase the artists in our community. Kingston is rich with musical talent and creatives. Ensuring sustainable ways to nurture this growth is critical to our continued creative success and to any thriving local music ecosystem.

I support the Kingston Music Office by managing social media, creating content, and assisting with operations to help strengthen Kingston’s music sector. My work focuses on amplifying the voices of local artists, engaging the community, and contributing to the growth of Kingston’s music ecosystem. I also support Kingston Film and Media as needed.

My favourite part of the job is… being immersed in such a dynamic and creative environment that allows me to connect with artists, industry professionals, and music lovers who are all passionate about growing the local scene.

I am grateful to work as Visitor Services Specialist, helping create welcoming and engaging experiences for visitors while supporting community connection and promoting all that Kingston has to offer. My role allows me to support many different areas of visitor services, from leading a team of ambassadors and supporting daily operations at the Visitor Information Centre to connecting with the community through local events and partnerships.

My favourite part of the job is... how deeply it has immersed me in the Kingston community. I have always wanted to be more involved locally, but I never knew where to start. This role has given me the opportunity to learn more about our beautiful city, support local businesses and events, and help visitors create lasting memories in Kingston. I love being able to share the sense of community that makes this city such a special place to visit and live.