Penelope Whitman
Experienced community economic development professional and destination manager committed to strengthening communities and place to improve lives.
- Role
- Executive Director at Discover Sugar River Region
- Location
- Claremont, NH, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Penelope Whitman
I am a destination management and partnership professional with experience designing and…
Experience
Executive Director
Nov 2024 — Present · Sullivan County, NH, US
As Executive Director of Discover Sugar River Region, I lead the launch and growth of a young destination marketing and management organization, working closely with the board of directors to set priorities and keep momentum moving forward. My role centers on implementing the strategic plan — building core marketing platforms such as our website, social channels, events platform, and destination guide — while also cultivating partnerships, designing sustainable funding models, and coordinating events and communications. At its heart, this work is about providing leadership that unites the board, partners, and community around a shared vision for a vibrant visitor economy in the Sugar River Region.
Education
George School
coeducational Quaker boarding and day school
1978 — 1980
University of New Hampshire
Coursework towards PhD, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies
2018 — 2022
University of New Hampshire
BA, English Literature and Fine Art
1981 — 1984
The George Washington University School of Business
Master of Tourism Administration, Sustainable Destination Management, Tourism as International Development
2014 — 2015
Skills
- Editorial
- Social Media
- News Writing
- Photography
- Storytelling
- Freelance Writing
- Marketing Communications
- Blogging
- Newsletters
- Tourism
- Social Media Marketing
- Publishing
- Strategic Communications
- Publications
- Copy Editing
- Marketing
- Editing
- Web Content Writing
- Magazines
- Hospitality Industry
- Content Development
- Public Relations
- Media Relations
- Writing
- Copywriting
- Journalism
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