Skip to main content

Two women seated at a round table, smiling at the camera during a SITE SoCal Luncheon + Incentive Experience. There are other attendees in the background.

GET FUTURE READY WITH SITE SOCAL YOUNG LEADERS

The SITE Young Leaders program is a global community of industry professionals aged 35 years or younger. The program offers targeted education and meaningful networking opportunities designed specifically for those building their careers in the incentive travel industry.

Want to get involved?

Contact Membership

GUIDING PRINCIPLES

We are dedicated to discovering new trends and encouraging forward thinking industry strategies. As advocates for the meetings and incentives industry, we commit to:

Communicating the value of meetings and incentives

Leading social responsibility initiatives within our local communities

Creating paths for personal and professional development

OUR MISSION

To create a strong group of individuals who will not only become leaders in SITE and their local SITE Chapters, but in the greater industry as a whole.

YOUR 2026 SITE SOCAL YOUNG LEADERS COMMITTEE

Charlie Smith, Director, 2026 SITE SoCal Young Leaders

Director, YL

Charlie Smith
The Event Smith
Founder

Jasmine Garrett, Events, 2025 SITE SoCal Young Leaders Committee

Events

Jasmine Garrett
Maritz
Meeting Event Manager

Sarah Karpeles, Membership, 2025 SITE SoCal Young Leaders Committee

Membership

Sarah Karpeles
360 Destination Group
Account Executive

Monica Lundgren, Education, 2025 SITE SoCal Young Leaders Committee

Education

Monica Lundgren
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
National Sales Manager

Alexia Quezada, Membership, 2025 SITE SoCal Young Leaders Committee

Membership

Alexia Quezada
US Grant
Sales Manager

Taylor Horwitz, Events, 2025 SITE SoCal Young Leaders Committee

Events

Taylor Horwitz
Access DMC
Sales Associate

UPCOMING EVENTS

People standing and smiling at an indoor event with a banner promoting the Young Leaders Conference on May 18, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany.

Young Leaders Conference

May 18, 2026
NHow Hotel
Frankfurt, Germany

SITE Southern California and Angel Stadium Anaheim logos with text: "Members Only, July 22, 2026" on a white background.

July 22, 2026 Members Only Event

July 22, 2026
Angel Stadium
Anaheim, CA

Event flyer for "The All Industry Celebration" on August 13, 2026, 6-9 PM at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego. Includes sponsorship info and logos of hospitality associations.

August 13, 2026 The All Industry Celebration

August 13, 2026
6:00–9:00 PM
Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego

JOIN US!

Three people sit at a table playing poker, focused on the game. Poker chips and playing cards are visible on the table.

EMAIL MEMBERSHIP AT

angela.aguilar@aubergeresorts.com