staff directory

Discover Newport welcomes the opportunity to work with you! Please refer to the staff directory listed below.

ADMINISTRATION
Victoria Cimino Headshot
Victoria Cimino President & CEO

401-845-9113 VCimino@DiscoverNewport.org

Alyson Adkins 2023
Alyson C. Adkins, CPA Vice President of Finance & Human Resources

401-845-9126 AAdkins@DiscoverNewport.org

Anna Duffy 2023
Anna Duffy Administrative Assistant

401-845-9110 ADuffy@DiscoverNewport.org

   

MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
Kathryn Farrington 2023
Kathryn Farrington, CFEE Vice President of Marketing

401-845-9117 KFarrington@DiscoverNewport.org

Natalie Manning 2023
Natalie Manning Creative Director

401-845-9138 NManning@DiscoverNewport.org

Cassandra Earle
Cassandra Earle Communications Director

401-845-9112 CEarle@DiscoverNewport.org

Julie Grant 2023
Julie Grant Senior Digital Marketing Manager

401-845-9145 JGrant@DiscoverNewport.org

Clara Crawford
Clara Crawford Marketing Coordinator

401-845-9150 CCrawford@DiscoverNewport.org

   

SALES DEPARTMENT
Tim Walsh 2023
J. Timothy Walsh Vice President of Sales

401-845-9132 TWalsh@DiscoverNewport.org

Alex Hurd 2023
Alex Hurd, CMP Director of Sales

401-845-9114 AHurd@DiscoverNewport.org

Patricia Smurro 2023
Patricia Smurro, CMP, HMCC Senior National Account Executive

401-845-9116 PSmurro@DiscoverNewport.org

Susan Carlson 2023
Susan Carlson National Account Executive

401-845-9127 SCarlson@DiscoverNewport.org

Pam Blauvelt 2023
Pam Blauvelt National Account Executive

401-845-9119 PBlauvelt@DiscoverNewport.org

Claudia Evora 2023
Claudia Evora Sales Logistics Administrator

401-845-9115 CEvora@DiscoverNewport.org

   

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Top Annual Events

Here’s just a snapshot of some of our most anticipated celebrations in 2026.

Ocean Drive Winter

Winter on The Coast

Winter sunrises unobstructed and in full glory, snow-kissed seasides and a seat by the fire - it's a feeling unlike any other.

Newport Night Run

Local Road Races in 2026

Whether you're a pro athlete or you're looking to dip your toes in the exercise world - this runner's roster has everything you need.

Altaer Sauna

Beach Saunas

Choose Your Sauna: ALTÆR Sauna at South Shore Beach and Warren, Small Wave Sauna at Second Beach at Surfer's End, and Newport Sauna at Third Beach.

Stoneacre Brasserie Burger Bender 2025

Newport Burger Bender

Newport Burger Bender, the “best burger” contest is back February 13th - 22nd, 2026.