Visit California
Gwynne Spann has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Gwynne worked at Visit California, where they served as the Director of Content Marketing, responsible for developing and executing the company's consumer content program globally. Gwynne also managed the consumer content as a Content Manager, overseeing print publications, website content, social media, and digital extensions.
Prior to their time at Visit California, Gwynne worked as a Group Fitness Instructor at both California Family Fitness and Spare Time Sports Clubs in 1999. Gwynne later joined Intel as a Demand Creation Marketing Manager from 2003 to 2006. Gwynne also worked as a Public Policy Fellow in Education Studies at the Pacific Research Institute from 1999 to 2001. Gwynne began their career as an Executive Assistant to the Cabinet Secretary at the Office of Governor Pete Wilson from 1997 to 1999.
Gwynne Spann completed a Bachelor's degree in English Literature & Spanish Studies at UC San Diego from 1992 to 1996. Following this, from 2001 to 2003, they pursued an MBA degree in Marketing at the University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management.
Visit California
Visit California is a nonprofit organization with a mission to develop and maintain marketing programs — in partnership with the state's travel industry — that keep California top-of-mind as a premier travel destination. California is the No. 1 travel destination in the country. In 2018, travel and tourism expenditures generated a projected $140.6 billion in revenue for California businesses. The money spent by travelers directly supported jobs for 1.2 million Californians and generated $11.8 billion in state and local tax revenues. Tourism is California’s fourth-largest employer among industries with an export component. For more information about Visit California, go to www.Industry.VisitCalifornia.com or www.VisitCalifornia.com.