Tina Cannon

About Tina Cannon

Tina Cannon is the Vice President of Partnerships and Executive Director of the Visit Austin Foundation, where she leads efforts to strengthen Austin’s hospitality, music, and tourism industries through education, workforce development, and equity initiatives.Previously, she served as President & CEO of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, transforming it into one of the largest specialty chambers of commerce in the nation, driving over 500% membership growth and securing millions in new investment. Tina also co-founded the Diversity & Ethnic Chambers Alliance (DECA), a first-of-its-kind coalition ensuring minority chambers don’t just have a seat at the table—they help build it.A seasoned entrepreneur, policy strategist, and community connector, Tina has founded multiple startups, advised on major public policy initiatives, and raised major impact dollars in funding. Known for her direct voice and fearless leadership, she champions economic growth that is bold, inclusive, and impactful.What she brings:Executive leadership that doesn’t flinchPublic policy chops that span both Capitol halls and grassroots advocacyFundraising firepower Startup instincts with a bias for velocity over perfectionA direct voice in rooms that need more truth and fewer buzzwordsBusiness should be bold. Growth should be equitable. Leadership should come with a sense of humor and a spine. Let’s build something that matters.

Experience

1. Vice President Partnerships & Executive Director Visit Austin Foundation

   Visit Austin

   Sep 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Driving strategic partnerships, tourism, and community impact at Visit Austin. Leading the Foundation’s efforts to expand education, job training, and career pathways in hospitality, music, and tourism.

Education

• Texas State University

  Bachelors, Accounting

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Coaching
• Training
• New Business Development
• Marketing Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Business Development
• Online Advertising
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Recruiting
• Team Management
• Saas
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Start-Ups
• Business Planning
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Policy Analysis
• Small Business
• Venture Capital
• Strategic Partnerships
• Lead Generation
• Public Policy
• Sales
• Networking
• Online Marketing
• Digital Strategy