Meredith Dasilva

Meredith DaSilva has extensive work experience in various roles within the tourism and media industry. From 1999 to 2016, they worked at VISIT FLORIDA, starting as a Promotions Representative and moving up to roles such as Industry Relations Manager, Director of Executive Operations, and eventually Vice President of Executive Operations and Administration. In these positions, they oversaw administration functions, directed human resources efforts, managed information technology and facilities, served as liaison to the Board of Directors, implemented major initiatives, and maintained relationships with industry associations. Prior to their time at VISIT FLORIDA, they served as a Special Projects Coordinator at Tallahassee Democrat from 1997 to 1999.

Meredith DaSilva holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations from Florida State University. Meredith has obtained various certifications including Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from LinkedIn in 2021, Unconscious Bias from LinkedIn in 2021, CDME (Certified Destination Management Executive) from Destinations International in 2015, PDM (Professional in Destination Management) from Destinations International in 2012, and Tourism Crisis Management for Destination Management Organizations from the University of Florida, Tourism Crisis Management Institute in 2012.