Melaine Rottkamp ’91 BA (PSc) is the new president and CEO of Dutchess Tourism, the official destination marketing and management organization for Dutchess County, New York.

Rottkamp was previously vice president for Dutchess Tourism, which she joined in 2012. She has played various roles for the organization, including director of special events, outreach and administration; and was extensively involved in its move to independent, nonprofit status. As president, she will manage Dutchess Tourism’s branding, advertising and marketing efforts, and various business support and education programs.

At Syracuse, Rottkamp also earned a degree in public relations from the Newhouse School of Public Communications.

For more about her promotion, see this media announcement.

07/31/20