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Community and Partner Relations

Camille Johnson
Director of Community &
Partner Relations
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Provides resources, education, and connections to local, state, federal, and tribal partners throughout Utah to support community-led visitor readiness and destination development.

Partner Resources Manager
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Manages resources for partners, including the coordination of the in-house ARPA grant projects and subgrantees, support for the Co-op Marketing Grant program, and educational tools to bolster community-led development efforts.

Michelle Evans
Grants Specialist
Responsible for the Co-op Marketing Grant program. Guiding applicants through the process, meticulously reviewing applications, managing financial disbursements, and ensuring all grant activities comply with established guidelines.

Laici Shumway
Partner Outreach and Collaboration Coordinator
Partner outreach primarily in the southeast region of Utah, tourism collaborations into broader economic and community development efforts, and destination development projects.

Administrative Assistant
Industry Communications Coordinator
Provides support to CaPR director, office records officer, manages the travel.utah.gov industry website and industry newsletter and other communication tools.