Meet the staff
Laurie Paolicelli (She/Her/Hers) | Executive Director
Contact Laurie for communication with Board of Directors, partnerships, advertising initiatives and marketing plans, market research, feasbility and occupancy data inquiries and, complaints and general concerns of visitors.
Hannah Hemphill (She/Her/Hers) | Business Officer
Contact Hannah for accounts payable, receivables, vendor questions, board support and general business operations.
Marlene Barbera Sales Director
Contact Marlene for free meeting planning services for group sales and events. Services include support with RFP's, venue options, dining options, and activities.
Patty Griffin Communications Director
Contact Patty for media inquiries and media image requests, public relations assistance, travel influencer partnerships, RFP's for publication printing, community hospitality training and information delivery service for hotels and attractions,
Tina Fuller Website/Social Media Coordinator
Contact Tina for visitchapelhill.org website errors, omissions, accessibility, comments, questions, and concerns, new business listings and current business updates, local influencer and social media partnerships.
Pix Walsh (They/Them/Theirs) | Welcome Center Receptionist
Contact Pix for calender event submissions or errors, requests for visitor information for individual travelers and bulk shipments to North Carolina Welcome Centers, and general visitor information.