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.
Contact: Kerin McKinnon
Gatherings
Plans the 2026 TAMS Ignite Conference as well as elevating the meetings and events industry through TAMS.
Contact: 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
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: Susan Lichenstein
