President & CEO
National Coalition Of Black Meeting Professionals
The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals selected Jason Dunn as CEO October 2023. Jason has long been a diversity advocate. At Visit Cincinnati, he became the CVB's first Black VP and played a pivotal role in bringing diverse conventions to Cincinnati. He also led and created Visit Cincinatti’s DEI strategy amplifying Cincinnati's culture through art, entertainment and immersive experiences. Jason's leadership included the development of the Dan Lincoln Institute for Hospitality Leadership, which works with public schools, colleges and local hospitality businesses to build a pipeline of diverse talent, and led the groundbreaking 2018 report on the Cincinnati Music Festival’s $107 million economic impact.
As CEO he has been tasked with taking NCBMP to new heights in its mission to educate and empower event professionals. He has fostered partnerships with MMGY Global and the Events Industry Council to conduct research on the economic impact of Black travelers and the state of diversity in the global meetings industry.
Jason served as chair of the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority. He is the immediate past chair of the Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky African American Chamber of Commerce, the largest African American chamber in the Midwest.
He and his wife Tiffany have two children, Mya and Jason, Jr. Jason is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc and a Prince Hall Mason.
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Events are, quite simply, about people. We need them all, the destinations, designers, builders and participants that weave together memorable experiences. Kristin Arnold and Devon Pasha bring out the best ideas from a variety of event professionals who are building community, one association, interaction and event at a time. Learn about the impact they’re having, and build your belonging toolkit.
Learning outcomes:
Understand the many ways of leaving impact
Apply legacy thinking to your communities and events
Synthesize your connections to each other
This session is approved for the following certifications.
* ICCA Skills Domain CICS/CICE: Module 7: Building the Value and Impact of the Convention Industry, 0.75 credits
* CMP/CEU Approved: Domain C: Sustainability and Social Impact Plan, 0.75 credits
* CSEP Approved