Team Lansing Foundation & Board of Directors

The mission of the Team Lansing Foundation is to champion destination development in Greater Lansing through education, research and participation with initiatives that enhance and elevate the value of the tourism assets within our community.

Team Lansing Board of Directors:

Thomas M. Collins
Traverse City Leasing, Inc. (Retired)
Chair

Bonnie Knutson, Ph.D., CTA
MSU School of Hospitality Business
Secretary / Treasurer

Julie Pingston, CDME, CMP, CTA
CEO, Choose Lansing^TM

Paula Cunningham
AARP of Michigan

Pat Gillespie
Gillespie Group

John E. (Jack) Roberts
MHSAA (Retired)

Greater Lansing Certified Tourism Ambassador Program

The Greater Lansing Certified Tourism Ambassador program is a nationally recognized certification program presented by Choose Lansing^TM. The goal of the program is to inspire front-line hospitality employees and volunteers to work together to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience.

To learn more about this national program located right here in Lansing and the benefits it can offer to you, visit CTA Network Benefits to CTAs.

Register Today at CTA Network Registration. Once on the site, click the yellow SUBMIT EMAIL button without entering an email. This will allow you to set up a new account.

A group of people who have completed the CTA Course

CTA Upcoming Classes

Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Monday, May 5, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 11, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 18, 2025, from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

All classes will be located at the Choose Lansing® offices, located at 500 E. Michigan Ave. Ste 180. Free parking is available in the back of the building that can be accessed from both Cedar & Larch Streets. Light refreshments are provided at each class.

Register for a class.

Apply to the Kristina Scholarship Fund.

Contact Melissa Nay with any questions.at mnay@lansing.org or by phone at 517-377-1410.

All classes will be located at the Choose Lansing^TM offices, located at 500 E. Michigan Ave. Ste 180. Free parking is available in the back of the building that can be accessed from both Cedar & Larch Streets. Light refreshments are provided at each class.

To learn more about the program, contact Melissa Nay at mnay@lansing.org.