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Say Hello to the Cincy 7

These ambassadors are here to guide you to the best of Cincy

Planning your trip to the Cincy Region and don't know where to start? Meet the Cincy 7, our team of local experts. Each ambassador brings a unique perspective highlighting a different culture, community or experience that makes our region special. Together, they tell the story of what makes Cincy such a great place to visit.

Follow Visit Cincy on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to learn more, and see below for their individual handles.

Arts - Pam Kravetz

Pam is a Cincy native who grew up in Golf Manor/Kenwood and currently resides in Columbia Tusculum. There is no separation between who she is and her identity as an artist; she is a deeply connected and active member of Cincinnati's thriving arts scene. Follow Pam on Instagram for her personal updates, and for more info on how you can experience the arts in Cincy.

Discover the arts

Culinary - Dione Wu

Born in Dallas to Taiwanese parents, Dione Wu grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Miami University. She moved to Cincinnati in 2015, and has been a devoted foodie ever since. Dione is active in the local influencer scene, bringing people together through food via her popular Instagram channel, Drinking Dining Dione.

Calling all foodies

Culture - Shawna Figgs

Born and raised in Cincinnati (Corryville and Avondale, to be exact), Shawna Figgs is passionate about the culture of her hometown. A lifestyle content creator, she loves highlighting local festivals, all things Black culture, restaurants and the people and places that make Cincinnati unique.

Experience our culture

History - Andrew Maloney

Born and raised on Cincinnati’s West Side in Sayler Park, Andrew Maloney now resides in the Central Business District. A realtor by day, he has a deep appreciation for the region's unique architecture and history. Andrew also runs "Saw it in Cincy", a social media series highlighting the people, places and experience that make Cincy special.

Tour our history

Music - Freddy Mac

Born in Maryland, Freddy is a Cincinnati transplant who has now called the area home for over six years. Music isn't just a passion for Freddy, it's also his career, since he is a DJ for the local radio station Q102. From large concerts to small, intimate local shows, Freddy knows the music scene well and loves to promote it.

Plan your next concert

Outdoors - Wes Melgard

A frequent world traveler, Wes is a born and raised Cincy native who grew up on the West Side, attended the University of Cincinnati, and has called downtown home for 10+ years. Wes is an avid fan of everything outdoors, and showcases the natural beauty of the region via incredible drone footage and photography posted to his Instagram.

Explore the outdoors

Sports - Marisa Contipelli

Originally from Cleveland, Marisa Contipelli has called Cincinnati home since 2018 and is passionate about the city's local sports scene. A sports host and former Cincinnati Bengals team member, she now co-hosts First Word and serves as an in-game host for the Cincinnati Reds, bringing her love of sports and Cincinnati to life every day.

Get your game on!

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