Crista Valentino has called Jackson Hole home for nearly two decades, building strong community roots while developing expertise in community-led development worldwide. Before becoming Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board, she founded and led a global conservation organization, directed eco-tourism and natural heritage projects in Saudi Arabia, and supported buffalo rematriation efforts with Native American Tribes across the USA. A dedicated advocate with the Jackson Hole Community Safety Network, she holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership from Royal Roads University, where she earned the Chancellor's Award for Academic Excellence.