TAMS Pillars

Welcome to TAMS Pillars

Impact

This is the corporate social responsibility pillar. Involved with human trafficking awareness prevention as well as buyer and supplier equality. Current projects are industry certification through PACT and awareness of traveler hidden disabilities & accessibility.

For Human Trafficking, contact: Kerin McKinnon

For DEI, contact Christy Graci

Gatherings

Plans the 2026 TAMS Ignite Conference as well as elevating the meetings and events industry through TAMS.

Contact: Jessica Banish or Lyndsey Pomelli

Engagement

This pillar is to engage youth and young adults into the corporate component of the travel industry while adding educational opportunities through internships and certifications.

Contact: Ted Cullen

Connection

This pillar is led by the Executive Director whose responsibility is to work collaboratively to grow Membership, Business Development, Marketing, Virtual Webinars/ Podcasts & TAMSpire.

Contact: Phyllis Tess

For Membership, contact Cheryl Benjamin

Rainmakers

This pillar works directly with the Executive Director & Director of Business Development to ensure a healthy balance sheet for TAMS by partnering with industry leaders to financially support TAMS.

Contact: Mary Jo Lake

Revolution

This pillar is where TAMS is looking to be the changemakers by engaging the most progressive buyers and suppliers as well as business school students who bring a youthful perspective. This year's project is a world without RFPs.

Contact: Irene Bar-am or

Michelle DeCosta

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Welcome to TAMS Pillars