“I have had the pleasure of working with Casandra for several years, beginning as she successfully launched Visit San Antonio as a private, non-profit after being a long-term City department. I was immediately struck by her drive and ability to garner collaboration and support for major initiatives (for example, taking VSA private, launching a membership organization, starting a TPID) and moving those initiatives across the finish line in record speed. Casandra is true a visionary in the DMO industry, always thinking creatively and proactively about the future. When I think of the best in our business, she is always on the top of my list!”
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Get ready for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health! We have a record-breaking 150 restaurants on board ready to serve you Aug…
Get ready for Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining presented by Orlando Health! We have a record-breaking 150 restaurants on board ready to serve you Aug…
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Visit Orlando’s travel industry sales team participated in the Travel Planners International Open House, a tradeshow mixer attended by over 200…
Visit Orlando’s travel industry sales team participated in the Travel Planners International Open House, a tradeshow mixer attended by over 200…
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Welcome to all those celebrating #IndependenceDay in #Orlando! As one of the top domestic locations for this #holiday, we expect a busy weekend of…
Welcome to all those celebrating #IndependenceDay in #Orlando! As one of the top domestic locations for this #holiday, we expect a busy weekend of…
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Experience & Education
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Visit Orlando
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2015 Certified Destination Management Executive
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Honors & Awards
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2023 Leading Ladies
Orlando Family Magazine
Orlando Family Magazine recognizes the area's most inspiring women and their paths to success.
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50 Most Powerful People of 2023
Orlando Magazine
This is Casandra's second consecutive year being recognized by Orlando Magazine for making Orlando the best place in the world ensuring our region remains a hub of activity, a destination of choice and a place where people and opportunities converge.
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2023 Businesswoman of the Year
Orlando Business Journal
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2023 Women of the Year Vibrant Visionaries
Orange Appeal Magazine
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2019 Tribute to Women Business Leaders, Hope Award
San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
Recognizes a woman who has had a notable impact on our community through outstanding philanthropic, community, or public service.
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2018 Ally of the Year Award
San Antonio LGBT Chamber of Commerce
In recognition of contributions to advance the LGBT Community. Award given in recognition of efforts to prevent legislation that would have been damaging to the LGBT community.
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2017 Board Member of the Year
2017 Boysville, Inc.
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2017 Order of the Pearl
Kappa Delta Sorority
Order of the Pearl is given to an alumna who has made outstanding contributions at the national, state or local level in areas other than service to Kappa Delta. Nominated by her Kappa Delta sisters and selected by a committee, the recipient has exemplified in every way the ideals of the sorority through service to the community.
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2015 Women’s Leadership Award
San Antonio Business Journal
Business Journal recognizes women who are leaders in their fields and in our community, what many would call agents of positive change.
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2011 Executive Excellence Award
Event Service Professionals Association
Each year at the Annual Conference, ESPA recognizes an executive for his or her commitment and dedication to the profession of event service and to giving key support and leadership to members of their services team.
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