Meet The Sales Team
Plan With Confidence in Aurora, Colorado
The Visit Aurora Sales Team is dedicated to making your next meeting, conference, or event seamless, successful, and unforgettable. Whether you're planning an intimate executive retreat or a city-wide convention, our destination experts are here to connect you with the right venues, hotels, services, and local partners to bring your vision to life. From sourcing proposals and coordinating site visits to offering insider knowledge on Aurora’s diverse neighborhoods, culinary scene, and cultural experiences, we’re your one-stop resource for planning in Colorado’s most dynamic and globally inspired city. Let us help you craft an event that not only meets your goals but exceeds expectations. Contact the team here.
VISIT AURORA SALES TEAM
Amber Hejduk - Director Of Sales
Amber developed a passion for hospitality and travel at a young age, inspired by a childhood filled with frequent family moves and new destinations. With more than 20 years of experience in the hotel industry, she brings deep expertise, strategic insight, and a client-focused approach to every partnership. A trusted advisor and thoughtful planner, Amber excels at building meaningful relationships and creating experiences that make a lasting impact.
Amber relocated from Chicago to Colorado in 2023, where she continues to blend her love of travel with her passion for community. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new places, hiking local trails, discovering breweries, indulging in great food, reading, and, true to form, always planning her next adventure.
"There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure."
Industry Affiliations: Board of Directors, Destination Colorado
Local Recommendations:
Restaurants: Boychik, Monsoon Cuisine of India, and Katsu Ramen
Favorite Outdoor Spot: Cherry Creek State Park – great trails for running & walking
Shopping: The Local in Southlands & True Clothing boutique at Stanley Marketplace
Breweries: Bent Barley Brewing Company & Two22 Brew
Ashleigh Skeens - National Sales Manager
As a Colorado native, Ashleigh brings eight years of vibrant hospitality experience to Visit Aurora, having worked in every hotel department except engineering. Her hands-on approach, bubbly personality, and love of meeting new people shine through in every client interaction, helping to create lasting relationships and unforgettable experiences. Ashleigh is an active member of MPI Rocky Mountain Chapter (the first chapter) and the Colorado Society of Association Executives (CSAE), connecting with industry professionals and learning new best practices. Her commitment to service means she’s always ready to assist clients in any way possible.
Off the clock, you’ll find this Ashleigh reading, gathering for delicious meals with friends or family, and always planning the next travel adventure. Exploring local gems, discovering great eats, and keeping an eye on the latest trends, and expressing her personal style both in and out of the office.
Local Recommendations:
Outdoors: Cherry Creek State Park
Spa: Relache Spa & Salon at the Gaylord Rockies
Bakery: Banh and Butter Bakery Cafe
Brunch: Three Little Griddles
Elena Guidi - Sales Manager, Northeast/Mid Atlantic Region
Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Elena studied Hotel & Restaurant Management with a minor in Art History at Northern Arizona University. She’s spent over 10 years in hospitality, starting out in banquets and working her way up. In 2019, she landed in Colorado and hasn’t stopped exploring since, whether it’s camping, hiking in the mountains, taking road trips, or discovering new places with her dog Otto along for the ride.
A self-proclaimed beer enthusiast, she loves checking out local breweries. Launchpad in Aurora is a favorite, and she’s always up for a trip to Left Hand Brewing, 4 Noses Brewing, and Broken Compass Brewing (to name a few). Bonus points if there’s a food truck nearby. When she’s not sipping local brews, you can find her cheering on the Denver Nuggets or the San Francisco 49ers.
A foodie and creative spirit, sushi and Italian are at the top of her list. She loves experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, and she’s a regular at Katsu Ramen and Tacos El Metate. She also enjoys gardening, crafting, volunteering in her community, and catching live concerts whenever she can. And, naturally, no morning starts right without a cup of coffee from French Press Cafe & Bakery in hand.
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
Industry Affiliations:
MPI Potomac Chapter, Communications Committee, Social Media Chair
CVBReps, GSO Committee
Alexandra Gifford - Sales & Services Administrator
Alexandra and her family recently returned to Colorado after spending 10 years away. With a diverse background across hospitality and the arts, Alexandra brings curiosity and a deep sense of community to every project she tackles.
Industry Affiliations:
PCMA - incoming 2026 Board Member, Communications Director
Hobbies Away from the Office:
Birding, Reading, and Thrifting
Quote:
"Great experiences start with a genuine connection."
Favorite Place in Aurora:
Stanley Marketplace - it's a vibrant community hub for both locals and visitors alike.