Young Leaders' Program
Connecting Young Professionals in the Incentive Travel Industry
What is the SITE Young Leaders' Program?
The SITE Young Leaders' Program is a global community of industry professionals aged 35 years or younger. By participating in the SITE Young Leaders' Program, individuals will receive education and networking opportunities that appeal directly to those who are new to the industry. Our mission: to create a strong group of individuals who will not only become leaders in SITE and their local SITE Chapters, but in the greater industry as a whole.
To learn more about how to become a member, please email SITE@SITEglobal.com
SITE Young Leader of the Year
Congratulations to our 2025 SITE Young Leader of the Year, Jacob Smith from DNA Event Management.
New for 2025, the SITE Young Leader Award recognizes the unique contributions of a global Young Leader who shows an exemplary commitment to incentive travel through their volunteer activities, industry participation, and overall passion & enthusiasm for the industry.
Mentorship Program
Applications for our 2026 program will open in October. Please register your interest to be notified when 2026 opportunities open. With 22 pairs matched from diverse corners of the globe over the past year, this exciting program is designed to provide young leaders with connections across our SITE community and to develop their careers within the incentive industry. The program offers opportunities to collaborate with different sectors, with people from different chapters, and with experienced industry leaders.
SITE Young Leaders' Conference
Since SITE Young Leaders’ program started over 15 years’ ago, the YL conference has been a much anticipated annual event that has traditionally taken place right before IMEX Americas in Las Vegas, bringing Young Leaders face to face from all over the world. A notable characteristic of SITE’s YL annual conference is that it is “for Young Leaders, by Young Leaders. This ensures that content is always relevant to our new generation of incentive travel professionals. NEW for 2025, the SITE Young Leaders' Conference is coming to Frankfurt! This half day conference will take place on Monday, May 19 right before IMEX Frankfurt kicks off. More details coming soon!
Why Jeorge Zepeda is a Young Leader at SITE
Hear What SITE Young Leaders Have to Say
"The Young Leaders offer a fantastic opportunity to network and learn"
- Alisa Walsh, EventWorks
"Being involved in SITE as a whole, our local chapter, and SITE Young Leaders has kept me connected to the industry trends, changes, and updates and has a direct impact on my professional and personal growth as well. I look forward to many more years with SITE and all it has to offer.”
- Windsor Neal, Cultivate Corporate Premium Gifts
“SITE YL has had a unique impact on both my professional and personal growth. I look forward to more innovative education, new contacts and new memories!”
- Greg Byrnes, Northstar Meeting Group
"I believe that SITE has opened doors professionally that may not have been opened for me without my SITE membership."
- Paola Quintero, Creative Group
"Being an active member of SITE has been the single most beneficial decision that I have made in my career to date."
- Aoife Delaney, DMC Network
Hear from Young Leader Sylvie Nador and her SITE journey
Ashley talks about what the Young Leaders are focusing on
Max Simpkins
Director of sales - MICE , The Langham, London.
London , United Kingdom
Natalia Roblero, CIS
Director of Sales , Memorable Incentives DMC Costa Rica & Panamá
San Josè, Costa Rica
Windsor Crawford
Sales Director, Select Shades
Tampa, United States
Katelyn Graber
Meeting Event Manager, Maritz
Long Beach, United States
James Walsh
Travel Account Manager, Maritz Global Events
St. Louis, United States
April Hays
Director of Global Sales, Salamander Collection
Jersey City, United States
Director of Events
Rachel Pattillo
Account Director, Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
VP of Membership
Jeorge Zepeda
Regional Dir of Sales Southern Plains, AIC Hotel Group
Rhome, United States
Gerrynn Snowden
Senior Account Manager, Augeo
Overland Park, United States
Peter Mwanja
Managing Director, Uganda Safari Chapter
Kampala, Uganda
Daniella Bikouli
Director, Metropolitan DMC & Event Management
Glyfada, Greece
Anesa Martin
Director, Intermediary Group Sales, Hilton Hotels
McLean, United States
Sara Clausen
Travel Advisor, Fora Travel
Rochester, United States
SITE Foundation VP Fundraising
Anne Marie Rogers
Director of Meetings & Incentives, Direct Travel
Bloomington, United States
SITE offers a number of options for individual and group membership
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Since its formation in 1987, SITE Foundation has invested over USD$10M in our industry
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