Team & Leadership

Marc Brooks is manager, legal/compliance for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization with the mission of increasing international visitation to the United States, fueling the nation’s economy and enhancing the image of the USA worldwide. In this role, Marc provide support for contracting, internal compliance, and risk management functions. Marc, who joined Brand USA in August 2013, has been responsible for organizing contracts in BOX during the pre-Salesforce period. He previously has worked as a legal assistant and...

Skylar Clark is manager, partner marketing and planning for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization with the mission of increasing international visitation to the United States, fueling the nation’s economy and enhancing the image of the USA worldwide. Since joining Brand USA in 2016, Skylar has been a part of the partner marketing team, starting as a partner services representative for Brand USA’s southeast partners, and then as the senior coordinator for the partner marketing & planning team. In her current role...

Amanda Davis is manager, global trade development (Europe and Americas) for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort. Amanda had been coordinator then senior coordinator for the Global Trade team, a position she held since joining Brand USA in June 2016. During her association, she has been instrumental in supporting the USA Discovery Program, Brand USA’s online-training program for international travel agents. She has also worked...

John Deregla is manager, business analytics and CRM for Brand USA, the nation's destination marketing organization with the mission of increasing international visitation to the United States in order to fuel the nation’s economy and enhance the image of the USA worldwide. In this role, John, a Salesforce Certified Administrator who joined Brand USA in February 2017, manages Brand USA’s Salesforce platform, the tool Brand USA uses to oversee opportunities, accounts and contact management. Salesforce is the main system of record for...

Peter Dodge is manager, public policy and public affairs for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization with a mission of increasing international visitation to the United States, fueling the nation’s economy, and enhancing the image of the USA worldwide. In this role, Peter functions as a liaison with all levels of government and manages outreach efforts with key stakeholders to promote and advance Brand USA's mission, raise visibility worldwide for the organization, and build community engagement. Peter first joined...

Paul Howard is Manager, Accounting for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort. In this position, Paul manages Brand USA’s general ledger and accounts receivable within the operations department. Paul joined Brand USA in October of 2016. Prior to that, Paul was a Staff Accountant at Samuels and Son Seafood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from 2010 to 2016. In that role, he assisted in financial and cost accounting. Paul became a...

Julie Paulson is the manager, partner programs for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization with the mission of increasing international visitation to the United States, fueling the nation’s economy and enhancing the image of the USA worldwide. In this role, Julie, who joined Brand USA in May 2017, supports the implementation of cooperative marketing programs and processes with our partners and clients. Julie came to Brand USA from the Smithsonian Institution where she handled the marketing for Smithsonian's revenue...

Maria Santos is manager, global marketing programs for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort. Maria works in support of the U.S.-based global marketing team responsible for negotiating in-kind media and creating international marketing programs. In her role, Maria negotiates, contracts, and executes co-operative marketing campaigns focused in Europe and Latin America. Prior to joining Brand USA in September 2017, Maria was an...

Michelle Schrei is manager, partner planning for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization with the mission of increasing international visitation to the United States, fueling the nation’s economy and enhancing the image of the USA worldwide. In this role, Michelle is responsible for partner communications, sponsorships and special initiatives. Michelle, who joined Brand USA in September 2016, came to Brand USA from Eventpedia in Virginia where she worked in product development and strategy and from Autism Speaks in...

Erin Setter is a manager, partner engagement for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization with the mission of increasing international visitation to the United States, fueling the nation’s economy, and enhancing the image of the USA worldwide. In this role, Erin is responsible for developing and nurturing relationships with Brand USA partners in the Midwest and Mountain West to maximize partner participation in cooperative marketing programs. Erin, who joined Brand USA in October 2015, started as a partner service...

Alice Shang is the manager, media planning for Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organization with the mission of increasing international visitation to the United States, fueling the nation’s economy, and enhancing the image of the USA worldwide. In this role, Alice – who joined Brand USA in March 2020 – is responsible for strategic planning and campaign execution across all global consumer-facing paid media campaigns for Visit the USA and GoUSA TV. Prior to joining Brand USA, Alice was most recently the media manager for...

Robyn Jordan is executive assistant to the chief financial officer for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.

Alyssea “AJ” Johnson is senior coordinator, information technology for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.

Leila Khadrane is senior coordinator, web and content for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.

Meghan Quirk is senior coordinator, global trade development for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.

Ngawang Samphel is senior coordinator, accounts receivable for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.

Rasheeta Turner is senior coordinator, communications and media relations for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.

Justin Pile is coordinator, web and content for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.

Munira Yusuf is coordinator, office management for Brand USA, the public-private partnership responsible for launching the United States’ first-ever nationally coordinated tourism marketing effort.