ABOUT TCDA

The TCDA is a non-profit, 501 C6 corporation comprised of local merchants, property owners, community associations, residents, professionals, and contributors who are committed to working together to formulate, direct, and forge a sound and prosperous future for Tahoe City and the entire North Lake Tahoe area.

We welcome your participation and invite you to get involved in supporting the TCDA and its goals. Your support as a member, sponsor, and/or volunteer is vital to the success of our organization and of Tahoe City.

To create a vibrant and prosperous place to live, work, play and visit.

To serve as the local voice in the promotion and enhancement of the Tahoe City community and its businesses

  • Produce great events to strengthen, engage, and build community
  • Implement creative marketing to promote Tahoe City as THE happening place on the lake
  • Advocate for a better Tahoe City through community design
  • Serve as a catalyst for economic vitality
  • Strengthen TCDA’s capacity in order to support our community building vision

MEET THE STAFF

Meet our incredible staff who dedicate their lives to making Tahoe City America’s Best Mountain Town.

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Katherine Hill, Executive Director

Katherine Hill moved to Tahoe in 1998 when she accepted the job of Editor of the Tahoe World newspaper. That local publishing career led to her becoming Owner of the Tahoe Guide magazine — a role she still holds, though she’s stepped away from daily operations now that she’s TCDA’s Executive Director. She previously served on TCDA’s Board of Directors for 12 years, including 5 years as its president.  She has also served on the North Tahoe Regional Advisory Council, the TBID Advisory Committee, and on the Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee.

Pam Pokorny

Pam Pokorny, Event Manager

Pam moved to Tahoe City fresh out of high school in 1986, from Madison, WI, and fell in love with the area immediately. Over the years, she’s been a competitive snowboarder, raised 3 children, and planned hundreds of weddings and community events. Some of her past work includes managing operations for Snowfest for 10 years, organizing the Tahoe City Lakeside Movie Series, and managing operations for the Tahoe Joy Festival.  Her passion for all the athletic ventures this area has to offer is what kept her here originally, but the community is what keeps her passion for Tahoe alive. Pam is looking forward to leveraging her strong local ties and extensive event planning background in service of TCDA’s community-building mission. As Events Manager, she’ll oversee the Food & Wine Classic, Oktoberfest, Concerts at Commons, and 4th of July fireworks celebrations.

This small mountain town girl is exactly where she should be! 

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Jaimee Saliba, Office Manager

Jaimee grew up in San Francisco and went to UC Berkeley for her BA. She’s lived in the Tahoe/Truckee area since 2014 with her partner and canine companions. Before coming to TCDA, she managed the office at Sunnyside Marina. In summer you’ll find her hiking, backpacking, gardening, and biking along the West Shore.

Sarah Winters Unbound Communications

 

Sarah Winters is an east coast transplant living in North Lake Tahoe and working within the North Lake Tahoe tourism community for over 12 years. Sarah is a creative and energetic professional, who launched her career in regional event planning before diving into tourism marketing, most recently leading the sales team at the North Lake Tahoe Community Alliance for over 7 years. From here, she took her expertise and started Unbound Communications, focusing on digital, communication, and tourism solutions for small businesses throughout the region.

MEET THE TCDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

GET INVOLVED

Formed under the Main Street Four-Point Approach’s guiding principles (Organization, Promotion, Design, & Economic Vitality), TCDA works tirelessly to create a vibrant Tahoe City community, all year long. Join us!

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As a long-time Tahoe City resident and business owner, I’m proud to be part of TCDA and all they are doing to revitalize our town. Clever marketing campaigns, really fun special events, and strong advocacy for Tahoe City!

Judy Friedman, The Paper Trail Secretarial & Business Solutions