staff directory
Discover Newport welcomes the opportunity to work with you! Please refer to the staff directory listed below.
ADMINISTRATION
EVAN SMITH
President & CEO
401-845-9113
ESmith@DiscoverNewport.org
ALYSON C. ADKINS, CPA
Vice President of Finance and Human Resources
401-845-9126
AAdkins@DiscoverNewport.org
Fiduciary responsibilities and human resources.
ANNA DUFFY
Administrative Assistant
401-845-9110
ADuffy@DiscoverNewport.org
MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
KATHRYN FARRINGTON, CFEE
Vice President of Marketing
401-845-9117
KFarrington@DiscoverNewport.org
Oversees all aspects of tourism marketing, communication and corporate partnerships.
NATALIE MANNING
Creative Director
401-845-9138
NManning@DiscoverNewport.org
Responsible for all creative brand design and execution.
FRANCESCA DONLAN
Communications Director
401-845-9112
FDonlan@DiscoverNewport.org
JULIE GRANT
Digital Marketing Manager
401-845-9145
JGrant@DiscoverNewport.org
Responsible for all website content and special programs.
SALES DEPARTMENT
J. TIMOTHY WALSH, CMP
Vice President of Sales
401-845-9132
TWalsh@DiscoverNewport.org
Oversees all aspects of corporate and group sales.
ALEX HURD, CMP, HMCC
Director of Sales
401-845-9114
AHurd@DiscoverNewport.org
PATRICIA SMURRO, CMP, HMCC
Destination Expert
401-845-9116
PSmurro@DiscoverNewport.org
PAM BLAUVELT
Destination Expert
401-845-9119
PBlauvelt@DiscoverNewport.org
CLAUDIA EVORA
Sales Coordinator
CEvora@discovernewport.org
go-to guides
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Rail Bike Tours with Rail Explorers
Based in Portsmouth, Rail Explorers offers you the chance to ride tandem or quad, custom-built, pedal-powered rail bikes along railroad tracks journeying alongside Narragansett Bay.


NEWPORT OYSTER + CHOWDER FESTIVAL
Growers will be shucking alongside a select group of local restaurants and live music under festival tents all weekend long.


Kid Friendly Activities
From casual eateries with some of the best grub around, to scavenger hunt bingo and chances to try sailing, welcome to the time of their lives.


Guide to Memorial Day Weekend in Newport
From harbor cruises and wine tastings to special events and the perfect places to soak up the sun, MDW is on. Are you in?
