Get to know Visit Pleasant Hill

Visit Pleasant Hill is the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Pleasant Hill, California. As a non-profit, we share Pleasant Hill’s story with travelers and inspire them to stay in our hotels, dine in our restaurants, shop locally, and enjoy the welcoming character of our community. Every visitor who chooses Pleasant Hill helps strengthen our economy, support local jobs, and create lasting benefits for residents and businesses alike. Our focus is on inspiring travelers to choose Pleasant Hill—staying in our hotels, dining in our restaurants, and exploring our community. By sharing the story of Pleasant Hill as the Center of Everything in Northern California, we highlight our city as a convenient, affordable, and friendly base for discovering the Bay Area, Napa Valley, and beyond.

Mission and Vision

Mission Statement
At Visit Pleasant Hill, our mission is to attract visitors to our city through
strategic marketing and tourism partnerships. By positioning Pleasant Hill as
the Center of Everything in Northern California, we showcase our hotels,
restaurants, shops, and community assets as the perfect base for travelers
exploring the Bay Area, Napa Valley, and beyond. Our work is dedicated to
driving tourism that fuels economic growth and enhances the vitality of Pleasant
Hill.

Vision Statement
Our vision is for Pleasant Hill to be recognized as a premier hub for Northern
California travel—a welcoming place to stay, connect, and explore. We aspire to
make Pleasant Hill known for its convenience, affordability, and hospitality,
ensuring visitors see it as the ideal starting point for unforgettable regional
adventures. Through innovative marketing and sustainable growth, we aim to
enrich both the visitor experience and our community’s future.

Our Team

Patricia Snowden

President & CEO

As the CEO for Visit Pleasant Hill, Trish is responsible for leading and overseeing the organization’s strategic direction, managing day-to-day operations, fostering community relationships and ensuring the promotion and development of Pleasant Hill as a desirable destination.

Throughout her 30 year career in the hospitality industry, she has held many leadership positions. Trish has been an award winning General Manager for several Bay Area Marriott Hotels as well as Sunrise Senior Living facilities. Additionally, she is a Certified Professional Life Coach, she has been involved with Rotary, Board member for the Chamber of Commerce, Senior Advisory Council, Diversity Council, and volunteer with various community programs. As the visionary leader of Visit Pleasant Hill, she symbolizes the strength and brilliance that women bring to the forefront of business.

In Trish’s words, “My primary focus has always been to foster a culture of empowerment, mentorship, advocacy to promote professional growth, equal opportunities, and a supportive work environment for women.”

CONTACT

Jonathan Arana

Community Engagement/​Partnerships

Yudy Orellana

Social Media Manager

Maria da Graça Viralhadas

Social Media

Our Board

Careers

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Annual Reports


2024/2025 Annual Report

2023/2024 Annual Report

2022/2023 Annual Report

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