San Diego Tourism Authority
Theresa Cunningham, MA, PHR, is currently serving as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Community Engagement at San Diego Tourism Authority. Previously, Theresa held leadership roles at Reality Changers, California Maternal Quality Care Collaborative, YNPN San Diego, University of San Diego, Teach For All, and UNESCO International Institute for Capacity Building in Africa. With a background in International Relations and International Educational Development, Theresa has extensive experience in strategic initiatives, talent and organizational development, partner engagement, and research. Theresa is dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in various organizations and sectors.
San Diego Tourism Authority
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The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) is a private, non-profit, mutual benefit corporation composed of nearly 1,000 member organizations, businesses, local governments, and individuals seeking a better community through the visitor industry. SDTA members include tourism-related entities in such categories as lodging, dining, arts & attractions, shopping, and transportation, among others, as well as other companies indirectly involved in the visitor industry. As a sales and marketing organization, the main objective of SDTA is to promote and market San Diego County as an ideal vacation destination and convention site. SDTA also represents and supports the interests of the visitor industry as a whole. The majority of funding received by SDTA is derived from San Diego Tourism Marketing District Funds. Lodging and other tourism related business in the District raise these funds through self assessments for the purpose of promoting tourism in the San Diego region. As a membership organization, the SDTA also receives financial support from member dues, advertising, and promotional assistance from the membership through donated in-kind services.