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Meet the staff

Laurie Paolicelli

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

Hannah Hemphill (She/Her/Hers) | Business Officer

Contact Hannah for accounts payable, receivables, vendor questions, board support and general business operations.

Marlene Barbera

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

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

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

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.