A native Floridian, Leigh Ann brings 20 years of hospitality and event planning experience in the Sunshine State and holds a degree in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida. Leigh Ann holds her CMP and DMCP accreditation. Leigh Ann is also a recipient of Connect Meeting’s “2020 Corporate 40 under 40”. Leigh Ann started her career right out of University with a local DMC and went on to sell for that DMC for 6 years. From there she went into hotel sales at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin and Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate. Leigh Ann then went back to DMC where she spent the last 6.5 years. Now Leigh Ann is thrilled to be with Visit Orlando promoting the wonderful destination of Orlando Florida as Senior Planner in Trade Show and Events. When she’s not chasing her two little ones around, Leigh Ann loves cooking, great wine, and a good workout.