Danielle Vincenti is chair of Pennsylvania Sports, the Commonwealth’s official sports tourism alliance, supporting statewide sports-event promotion in collaboration with the state tourism office and local destinations. In this role, she helps amplify Pennsylvania’s positioning during a historic period as the state prepares to host a once-in-a-generation slate of global and national events in 2026, alongside the America 250 Semiquincentennial celebrations.

Under the Pennsylvania Sports umbrella, the Commonwealth is positioned as a premier destination for major international and domestic events, including matches tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, NFL Draft, Major League Baseball All-Star Game, PGA Championship, State Games of America, and large-scale participatory events that will drive economic impact across Pennsylvania.

Vincenti also serves as director of business development for the Hershey Harrisburg Sports & Events Authority, where she leads sales and marketing strategies and supports the continued growth of sports tourism in Pennsylvania’s state capital region and Hershey, The Sweetest Place on Earth. She is a Certified Sports Tourism Strategist and serves on the Sports Events and Tourism Association Mentoring Committee.

A Pennsylvania native with more than 15 years of experience in sports tourism and event planning, Vincenti brings a destination-driven perspective to discussions on global event strategy and the evolving role of states and regions in hosting major sports events.