Visit California
Kristen Kent is currently working as an International Marketing Coordinator at Visit California. Prior to this role, Kristen held positions such as Tasting Room Associate at Elevation Ten Winery, Zone Recruiter at California Conservation Corps Foundation, and Team Captain at Pacific Islands Club Guam. Kristen also has experience working as a Team Member at Jamba Juice and Tooth and Nail Winery, as well as an Event Planning Intern at Tooth and Nail Winery. Kristen's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Experience Industry Management from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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.