Tina Cannon (she/her)
Tina Cannon is Vice President of Partnerships and Executive Director of the Visit Austin Foundation, where she leads strategic partnerships and the Foundation’s mission to support education, job training, and career opportunities in Austin’s hospitality, music, and tourism industries. A Texas State University graduate with a degree in Accounting, Tina’s career spans entrepreneurship (founder and CEO of PetsMD.com), public service (Senior Policy Analyst for Austin City Council and VP of Government Relations at the Greater Austin Chamber), and nonprofit leadership (former President & CEO of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce). She is a two-time Austin Business Journal Power Player and recognized Fearless Game-Changer.
When she’s not working to elevate Austin as a premier destination, Tina enjoys cheering on Manchester United, exploring Austin’s ever-evolving culinary scene, and spending time with her wife—with whom she made history as the first LGBT couple married in the Texas Capitol in 2017.
“I’m honored to continue serving the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, an organization I had the privilege of leading as President & CEO, where we significantly grew membership and revenue while championing economic prosperity and
equality. That experience showed me the transformative power of creating space for LGBTQ+ and allied businesses to thrive. I remain on the board because I’m invested in seeing this organization continue to evolve, expand its impact, and ensure that Austin’s economy reflects the full diversity of our community. This work is personal—it’s about building the inclusive, prosperous future we all deserve.”