Becky Bakken is the President & CEO of Westopolis, the destination marketing organization for St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. Since joining the organization in 2015, she has led strategic efforts to elevate the region’s visibility, economic vitality, and quality of life by promoting it as a premier destination for meetings, events and visitors. Drawing on her strong background in hospitality and tourism, Bakken fosters collaboration across the Minneapolis metro tourism sector and is an active member of the MN Tourism Association. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and a Master’s degree in Tourism.