Stephanie Dowling

Stephanie Dowling has an extensive and diverse work experience in various industries. Stephanie currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Public Relations and Corporate Communications at Preferred Travel Group, a role they started in August 2022. Prior to this, Stephanie served as the Director of Strategic Communications, Brand Management, and Public Relations at Black Hills Energy from January 2018 to August 2022. Stephanie also worked as the Chief Marketing Officer and Deputy Director at the Arizona Office of Tourism from September 2015 to January 2018. Stephanie has experience in the hospitality industry as well, having held roles such as Regional Director of Communications for Starwood Hawaii and French Polynesia at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. from September 2013 to September 2015, and Director of Public Relations and Marketing Communication at The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa from August 2006 to September 2013. Stephanie has also worked in educational institutions like The Art Institutes, where they served as the Director of Public Relations and Marketing from May 2003 to August 2006. Stephanie has a background in public relations, having worked as the Director of Public Relations at GoDaddy from September 2002 to May 2003 and at The Fresh Air Fund from January 2000 to September 2002. Additionally, they gained marketing experience as a Marketing Manager at Tommy Hilfiger USA from 1999 to 2000. Stephanie started their career as a Field Producer and Senior Researcher at NBC Nightly News w/ Tom Brokaw, where they worked from 1997 to 1999.

Stephanie Dowling earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Political Science from the University of South Dakota between 1992 and 1996. Stephanie later obtained an Executive Certificate from Georgetown University's Campaign Institute in 2018. Stephanie also completed a Leadership Certificate from Dare to Lead and participated in the Executive Leadership for Women program at the ELI Lab. Additionally, they attended Renegade Bootcamp to further enhance their skills in Personal Branding.