Creative 
Annette Hawks
GM, Orlando, Washington, D.C.
Nearly three decades in hospitality—and still raising the bar.
About
Annette has been shaping exceptional programs and strong client partnerships for close to 30 years, building a career defined by trust, experience, and a knack for making complicated things look easy.
A graduate of the University of Central Florida’s hospitality program, she began her career with Visit Orlando before moving into destination management—where she quickly found her stride leading sales teams, developing markets, and guiding large-scale programs.
Today, she oversees Cohera’s Orlando and Washington, D.C. destinations, leading strategy, strengthening partnerships, and mentoring teams across two powerhouse markets.
Her secret to success? A deep belief that strong relationships—and a little hard-earned industry wisdom—go a long way.
Destinations: Orlando, Washington, D.C., Annapolis, Louisville, Alexandria
Who we are
We’re rewriting 
the rules of corporate events
We’re not just another DMC. Part creative studio, part strategy firm, part production powerhouse — we’re the team that’s changing the way organizations connect.
Excited? So are we.
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