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Member Spotlight: Angela Aspiazu
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Angela Aspiazu Co-Founder/Managing Partner, New Orleans Secrets Certified Travel Advisor, Fora Travel MSWIT Board Member/Parlamentarium Angela Aspiazu may have been born in the Midwest, but New Orleans is where she found her heart. With a background as both a creative director and finance professional, Angela once considered herself indifferent to history. That changed instantly during a pivotal business trip to New… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Kenisha Richard
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Kenisha Richard Catering & Conference Services Manager The Windsor Court Kenisha Richard is a seasoned hotel sales and event execution professional with over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She specializes in catering sales, meeting and event planning with a passion for crafting unforgettable experiences and bringing a unique blend of creativity, precision, and strategic… Read More »
Member Spotlight: Amy Kirk Duvoisin
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Amy Kirk Duvoisin Events and Sponsorship Manager, WWOZ-FM President & Founder - Joan of Arc Project a.k.a. the Joan of Arc Parade on Twelfth Night in the FQ Amy has been a busy woman since she moved to New Orleans in 2004. She has worked for Louisiana Children's Museum, Pelican Publishing, IHeart Radio (then Clear… Read More »
Member Spotlight: Lois Sutton
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Lois Sutton Co-Publisher French Quarterly Magazine An honors graduate of the University of Texas School of Communications, Lois moved to New Orleans in 1969 with her family. She worked in several positions over the years but many of our members know Lois Sutton as the Publisher of Where Magazine for 26 years! When that publication ended its… Read More »
Member Spotlight: Fran McManus
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Fran McManus Owner, McBrand Marketing MSWIT Board Member/Vice President A Career Built on Passion, Purpose, and the Power of Tourism Fran dropped into the ad business just as she finished college – long after Mad Men, but in a similar world. Those who ran the show were older men – who sometimes drank their lunches – making… Read More »
Member Spotlight: Willma Harvey
March 16, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Willma Harvey Director of Sales and Business Development Louisiana River Parishes Tourist Commission Willma Harvey began her career in tourism driven by a passion for storytelling, community pride, and creating meaningful experiences for visitors. Throughout her professional journey, she has held leadership positions with destination marketing organizations along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, in Corpus Christi, Texas,… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Denise Guillet
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Denise Guillet New Orleans Tour Guide MSWIT Board Member - Parliamentarian Denise was in the hotel industry for over 30 years. Her first hotel job was as a Catering Sales Manager in the early 90’s. During her extensive career she went on to persue roles in various aspects of the sales and revenue management disciplines for… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Brittany Perrin
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Brittany Perrin Airboat Adventures Bayou Adventure MSWIT Board Member - Fundraising Chair Brittany Perrin is a New Orleans native with a lifelong love for the outdoors, wildlife, and experiences that connect people to nature. Growing up around Louisiana’s waterways shaped not only her career path but also her deep appreciation for animals, conservation, and authentic outdoor adventure. With… Read More »
Member Spotlight – Tanya Leader
March 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Tanya Leader VP of Sales & Services Visit the Northshore Tanya Leader joined the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission in 2001, bringing with her a background in recruitment, public engagement, event planning, and organizational leadership from her earlier role as an Enrollment Counselor Coordinator at her alma mater, Southeastern Louisiana University. She began her tourism… Read More »
Member Spotlight: Christy Dillard
March 15, 2026 |MSWIT's current President, Christy Dillard, has been in the business of fun for over 25 years with Game On Social Hub... (previously known as Laser Tag). She says she doesn't sell a product, she sells an experience! Christy helps people host one-of-a-kind events from 5-500 guests - one was even her wedding! She likes to say "if you think Game On Social… Read More »