Certified Accessibility Leaders

The first Cultivating Accessibility Leaders Masterclass launched at the 2025 TravelAbility Summit with a two-hour session led by VisitAble and Canucks Autism Network (CAN). Participants explored practical strategies for inclusive travel, from respectful frontline behavior to supporting travelers with diverse abilities and sensory needs. This session certified 28 new accessibility leaders, empowering them to champion accessibility in their organizations.

Image of the Accessibility Leader Certificate featuring the TravelAbility colors in yellow, green, and blue.

Adam Berrios

Adam Berrios

Visit Sandy Springs

Executive Director

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-berrios-796864a/

Kyle Donovan

Kyle Donovan

Travel Oregon

IT Manager

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-donovan-76043510a/

Jen Macias De La Parra

Jen Macias De La Parra

Slalom

Global Accessibility Lead

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-macias/

Kim Fox

Kim Fox

Visit Hendricks County

Senior Research and Data Manager

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-fox-6ba9ba12/

Amy Garay

Amy Garay

Travel Oregon

Content Editor

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-garay-azucena/

Makiko Matsuda Healy

Makiko Matsuda Healy

New York City Tourism + Conventions

Senior Vice President, Tourism Market Development

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/makiko-matsuda-healy-89626636/

Josh Heinz

Josh Heinz

Visit Greater Palm Springs

Community Engagement Manager

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-heinz-167a122b0/

Myriam Hysa

Myriam Hysa

Visit Sandy Springs

Director of Sales

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myriamhysa/

Devin McConnel

Devin McConnel

Visit California

Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-mcconnell-7958b579/

Mary McGinnis

Mary McGinnis

Pavlina McGrady

Pavlina McGrady

Southern Oregon University

Associate Professor and Program Coordinator - Sustainable Tourism Management

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavlina-mcgrady-ph-d-a6993680/

Angie Reagan

Angie Reagan

Access Tahoe

Raena Nielsen

Raena Nielsen

Travel Southern Oregon

Marketing Manager

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raena-nielsen-3a1577116/

Ashley Schahfer

Ashley Schahfer

Empowering Access

Owner

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-schahfer-she-her-b83850b5/

Amy Tarpein

Amy Tarpein

Elijah's Baby Bucket List: Accessible Family Travel

CEO

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-tarpein/

Sophia Valdivia

Sophia Valdivia

Visit Huntington Beach

Director of Tourism Development

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-valdivia-72b3b2194/

Chad Wiebesick

Chad Wiebesick

Destination Ann Arbor

Director of Media Relations and Special Projects

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wiebesick/

Rebecca Williams

Rebecca Williams

Southern Oregon University

Assistant Professor Of Business Management

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamsra/

Caroline Wuebben

Caroline Wuebben

Columbia River Maritime Museum

Director of External Engagement

Amanda Bird-Zimmerman

Amanda Bird-Zimmerman

Hayden Homes Amphitheater

Assistant Marketing Director and Community Engagement Lead

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-bird-zimmerman-4385b6136/

Zavier Borja

Zavier Borja

Visit Bend

Director, Destination Stewardship

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zavierborja/

Kathy Brown

Kathy Brown

Visit Orlando

Vice President Marketing

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyludwigbrown/

Alana Carollo

Alana Carollo

Eastern Oregon Visitors Association

Executive Director

Lynn Cox

Lynn Cox

The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce

Tourism Director

View Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-k-cox/

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