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
Have questions? Please email [email protected]
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Lisa Urias
Executive Director
602-364-3717
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Alix Skelpsa Ridgway
Deputy Director
602-364-3697
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Tina Wilson
Executive Assistant
602-364-3717
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Kiva Couchon
Director of Strategic Operations
602-364-3724
[email protected]
Marketing
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Jamie Daer
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Emily Balli
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Krista Mott-Fulton
Marketing Administrative Coordinator
602-364-0781
[email protected]
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Craig Atkins
Sr. Website/Digital Infrastructure Manager
602-364-3710
[email protected]
Administration
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Mary-Ellen Kane, CPPO
Assistant Deputy Director
602-364-3709
[email protected]
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Mark Williams
Director of Finance
602-364-3714
[email protected]
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Erika Black
Sr. Procurement Specialist
602-364-3694
[email protected]
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Quentrice Cheatham
Accounting Coordinator
602-364-3687
[email protected]
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Rosemary Espinoza
Purchasing Specialist
602-364-3691
[email protected]
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Rene Parker
Office Manager
[email protected]
Communications
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Josh Coddington
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Veronica Quintero
Social Media
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Jordyn Walworth
Social Media Marketing Manager
602-364-0782
[email protected]
Public Affairs
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Lena Allen
Director of Outdoor Recreation & Sustainability
602-364-3718
[email protected]
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Karla Bravo
Sr. Community Engagement Manager
602-364-3696
[email protected]
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Tyler Lopez
Director of Government and Community Affairs
602-364-3704
[email protected]
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Jenna Lehman
Sr. Community Relations Manager
602-364-4158
[email protected]
Research
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Brittany Augustine
Director of Research
602-364-3716
[email protected]
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Diego Cando
Sr. Research Manager
602-364-3725
[email protected]
Trade & Media Relations
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Kimberly Todd
Director of Media Relations
602-364-3305
[email protected]
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Jessica Remington
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Marjorie Magnusson
Media Relations Manager
602-364-3695
[email protected]
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Taryn Super
Trade and Media Specialist
602-364-3693
[email protected]
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Joanna Tejeda
Sr. Travel Industry Marketing Manager
602-364-3715
[email protected]
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Deanna Nunemacher
Travel Industry Events Manager
Tribal Relations
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Dawn Melvin
Tribal Tourism Relations Manager
602-364-3707
[email protected]
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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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