The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network Announces Board of Directors
New Orleans, January 12, 2015 - The New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network (NOMTN) is proud to announce its Board of Directors for the 2015 calendar year. The board consists of a host of members with diverse skill sets that will offer a wide range of expertise to The Network.
"We are thrilled to have such a distinct group of professionals directing the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network," said Toni Rice, President of NOMTN. "We couldn't ask for a better group of individuals to guide us to the next level of success."
All board members serve a two-year term. The 11-member board meets on a bi-monthly basis.
"As a New Orleans native I am extremely proud to serve as president of the board for NOMTN. New Orleans is among the most unique cities in the world and it is our goal to continue to support multicultural growth and business development in our beloved city. I look forward to providing strategic support to the network and carrying out NOMTN's mission to increase and promote cultural diversity in New Orleans, " said Essence Harris Banks, Six Sigma Director at The Sheraton New Orleans.
New Orleans Multicultural Networks Board of Directors for the 2014-2016 Calendar Years
Essence Banks - President
Six Sigma Director
The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Jamal Brown - Finance Chair
Investment Development Specialist
Liberty Bank
Joseline Frank
Owner
World Properties International
Kelisha Garrett -2nd Vice President
DBE Compliance/Community Relations Manager
Harrah's
Kathe Hambrick
Owner
River Road African American Museum
Fay Nedd - 1st Vice President
Sr. Convention Sales Manager
New Orleans CVB
Monica Pierre - Recording Secretary
Owner
Pierre Principal
Sandra Pierre-Kazi
Owner
World Wide Concepts
Oscar Rainey
Sales Manager
Remy Martin, USA
Angela Simon
Director of Sales & Marketing
Hilton Hotels
Tia Vice
Consultant
Founded in 1990, the New Orleans Multicultural Tourism Network (NOMTN) works to strengthen that diversity and to encourage multicultural visitation. Our mission is to identify and promote the cultural diversity of New Orleans and to increase leadership, career, and business opportunities at all levels of the hospitality industry. As such, we partner with local businesses and tourism entities to help keep the city we love in the hearts of travelers.
