Become a Tourism Ambassador
Curious about your community and the role tourism plays in it? Discover how Visit Jacksonville promotes our city by joining the Tourism Ambassador Program! This FREE program is designed to help residents learn more about the local tourism industry while highlighting the many things to see and do in Jacksonville—so you can confidently share your knowledge with friends, family, and visitors.
Program Information
About
The FREE four-hour training session is offered on select dates throughout the year. The program is designed for anyone who interacts with guests and visitors regularly in Jacksonville and Duval County but is open to any individual interested in growing their knowledge of the area’s tourism offerings.
Participants who complete this program in its entirety will become certified Jacksonville Tourism Ambassadors! By becoming an Ambassador, you will be added to a dedicated mailing list with updates, event invitations, and new offerings in Jacksonville.
Agenda
2 hours: Classroom Presentation & Quiz (lunch will be provided by SoulFull Eats)
90 min: Guided Walking Tour of Downtown
15 min: Wrap Up at Visit Jacksonville’s Downtown Visitor’s Center
Attendance
There is a maximum capacity of 30 and a minimum capacity of 10 participants per class. If minimum attendance is not met one week before the scheduled class date, the class will be canceled, and participants will be notified and moved to the next class.
Additionally, organizations and businesses requesting the Ambassador training for their employees will be considered and can be arranged to take place outside the typical program and on-site at your location for no-cost.
Can’t make it? No problem! Future dates will be announced throughout the year. To join us for a future training session, fill out the form below and we will send you an email as new dates are scheduled and open for RSVPs.
Fully Trained Tourism Ambassadors
Alex Alston, Managing Director, FIS Global (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
Carol Brock, Executive Director, Duval County Tourist Development Council
Dennis Chan, Owner, Blue Bamboo and TDC Member
Dr. Jeff Ettling, President & CEO, Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
Sherry Hall, Deputy Tax Collector, Duval County Tax Collector’s Office
Warren Jones, Realtor and School Board Member District 5 (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
Patrick Krechowski, Partner, Balch & Bingham, LLP (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
Shawn LeNoble, Vice President of Operations, Shivam Properties (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
David Marovich, President & CEO, 121 Financial Credit Union (Visit Jacksonville Board Member)
Brett Nolan, Administrator, Duval County Tourist Development Council
Dennis Thompson, Owner, Adventure Kayak Florida and TDC Member
Walter Foster, Downtown Ambassador
Denise Johnson, Downtown Ambassador
Alton Knox, Downtown Ambassador
Warren Robinson, Downtown Ambassador
Mike Carpenter, Downtown Ambassador
Chris McHenry, Downtown Ambassador
John Linder, Downtown Ambassador
Loretta Aldis, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
Vidam Ruge, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
Josette Ferguson, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
Jeremiah Bowes, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
King Veira, WaterWalk Hotel Staff
Anja Thompson, Towneplace Suites and Hampton Inn Beach Blvd.
Dea Sims, Freelance Sales & Marketing
Jessica Walton, The Tasting Tours, LLC
Leah Roesler, San Marco Merchants Association
Carol Register, City of Jacksonville
Jessica Zheng, Visit Jax Local Insider, @jessishome
Jay Brasfield, City of Jacksonville
Chris Toms, JAX Chamber
Yolanda Copeland, Explore Jax Core
Olivia Frick, LS3P
Tammy Kiter, Jacksonville Public Library
Hannah He
Niesha Howard
Katrice Shorter, Visit Jax Local Insider, High Heels and Good Meals
Laura Minor, Jacksonville Public Library
Sarah Grimsley, ETM, Inc.
Ernest Smith III, NextUp Jax
Latoya Gibson, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Adonai Martin, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Andrew Villalobos, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Austin Corvison, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Nicholas Smith, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Annett Schultz, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Darien Brooks, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Morgan Hargrove, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Ashanti Peoples, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Alvita McWhite, DoubleTree Jacksonville Riverfront Staff
Charles Elliott, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
Olivia James, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
Rachel Uhrich, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
Allison Fyffe, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
Maygan Chambers, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
Christa Holt, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
Michelle Cook, Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Staff
Gary Sass, AdLib Luxury Tours & Transportation, Inc.
David Vega, Tridence
David Manjarres, Principal Financial Group
Justin Kunst, Timber Wolf Advertising
Alexa Jenkins, US Navy
Ellen Cottrill, Avant Construction Group
Imani Phillips, Jacksonville Public Library
Claire Manos, Jacksonville Public Library
Tracy Brown, TRU by Hilton & TownePlace Suites by Marriott, JAX Airport
Jennifer Malice-Kelly, City of Jacksonville
Amy Feinstein, Jacksonville Public Library
George Foote, City Council, ECA
Anika McCray, Empowered Action Corporation
Tiffany Duhart, mosaicjacksonville
Joanna Mulhall, Florida Design Works
Robert P Jansen, Project Management Services
Brooks Terry, Ardu Advisors / Jax Daily Record
Liz McCoy, James Weldon Johnson Park
Terrance Johnson, James Weldon Johnson Park
Mariah Barry, James Weldon Johnson Park
Jihan White, James Weldon Johnson Park
Randy Britt, James Weldon Johnson Park
Wesley Howard, James Weldon Johnson Park
Ashley Manuel, James Weldon Johnson Park
Jordyn Middleton
Mackenzie Hansen
Shannon Beckham
Gabriela McKenzie
Sandy Harbison
Shaun O’Donnell
Alex Shami
Virginie Ricciardi
Betzy Santiago
Angela Timberlake
Alina Penjiyeva
Bettina Sauvage
Ed Tooker
Beth Snedden
La Toya Wilkerson
Palmer Ferguson
Stin Hrycajkiw
Capron Smith
Robert Gagliardi
Chelsea Lott
Tara Coston
Katie Tedone
Jamie Sarnowski
Lydel Matthews
Lindsey Harrell
Rachel Green
Kimberly Cornwell
Kaci Kelley
Ally Kassman
Kat Bynum
Cianna Bommarito
Marcella S. Page
Brenda McClary
Jazmen Martin
Emily Gleeson
Chris Farago
Melinda B. Powers
Sherri Hartsell:
Graham Elwood
Gail Hodes
Skylar Smith
Justin Sweat
Chad King
Michael McNeil
Michael Ryan
Carol Vlanos
Jennifer Bell
Junior Morrison
Dulani Mitchell
Keith Baker
Pam Blalock
Jon Wolf
Alex Wolf
Reggie DuBay
Adora Woznick
Bob Burch
Zola Brown
Demetris Harrison
Brad White
Kara Tucker
Collie Buchanan
Katie Norton
Brian London
Jackie Montgomery
Crystal Verastegui
Traver Braack
Kirsten McDuffie
Adriana Weaver
Joseph Wellington
Dionne Wellington
Lisa Hayes
Tiffany Kramer
Steffani Chamings
Monica Barnes
Patricia Polnac
Ivana Gavric
Tatyana Ta
Sally Riggle
Ciara Arcilla
Laurice Paolini
Deborah Negron
Juliana Teixeira
Judie Butcofski
Amanda Knox
Diana Bakai
Rishawn Brandon
Dana Maule
Cipeo Walker
Selome Brathwaite
Olivia Marceau
Cheutney Ellerton
Lakisha Young
Dawn Emerick
Tim Bianconi
Gretchen Schlumbohm, Delta Hotels Jacksonville Deerwood
Aaliyah Wilson, Delta Hotels Jacksonville Deerwood
Marco Wallace, Delta Hotels Jacksonville Deerwood
Manny Oliva, Delta Hotels Jacksonville Deerwood
Travis Highland, Delta Hotels Jacksonville Deerwood
Tiffany McGriff, Delta Hotels Jacksonville Deerwood
Michael Ciccone, Delta Hotels Jacksonville Deerwood
Michelle Saunders
Beth Ruzzo
Kimberly Cruzen
Jereme Raickett
Lakita Spann
Tawanna Green
Jessica Green
Steven Sanders
Deborah Negron
Doyle Cordero
Ciara Arcilla
Gabriela Miranda
Kerrian Vernon
Angela Stephens
Sandy Homrighouse
Mindy Gibson
Ruthie Allred
Josh Curry
Tay Dickinson
Samy Shehata
Jamie Starks
Adam Madrid
Amy Maddox
Arianna Valente-Johnson
Chris Jarrell
Chuck Head
Damian Deguzman
Julia Leonard
Lyn Tomporowski
Mary Hull
Monica Cichowlas
Samantha Brown
Sandra Pruitt
Suzie Head