Meet Our Team
We are trusted meeting advisors here to help you bring your meeting or convention to life.
We’re a team of meeting planners, industry professionals, and marketing experts who are here to help you create the best experience possible.
Whether that means helping you find the perfect venue to host an intimate group of 25, hand-picking the very best caters to feed 100 people, or lining up a stellar musician to keep 250 guests entertained, we can assist with pretty well anything you set our minds to. It’s what we do—and we take pride in doing it well. The best part— we do it for free!
Our Team
Susan Freeman, Executive Director
sfreeman@meetpei.com
902.626.7661
Susan has over 30 years of experience in the tourism sector with hotel sales and conference planning. A graduate of Mount Saint Vincent university with a degree in Tourism and Hospitality management, Susan is a proud islander and loves being able to help tourism partners across the island. She presently sits on the Meetings Mean Business Canada board and is a member of Destinations International, Canadian Destination Leadership Council.
Kelley Gillis, Director of Sales
kgillis@meetpei.com
902.629.2929
Kelley is a passionate, hospitality professional with 20 years of experience in the industry, including work with respected companies such as Murphy Hospitality Group and Lone Oak Brewing Co. During her career she has gained extensive experience in event planning, restaurant operations, and client relationship management. Kelley’s approach is always thoughtful and client-focused, and she is committed to contributing to the success of the businesses, bringing both experience and collaboration to every project. When she isn’t working you can find her spending time with family and friends.
Donna-Marie MacLeod, Business Development Manager
dmmacleod@meetpei.com
902.368.2009
With over 30 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry, Donna-Marie is pleased to say that she still loves this business! She has previously worked with Marriott International, Delta Hotels, and Fairmont Hotels and brings forward that experience and knowledge to the Meet PEI team. She relocated to our Island from Nova Scotia 15 years ago and has come to love everything about this beautiful place.
Margaret Wilton, Partner Engagement Manager
partnership@meetpei.com
902.388.5526
Margaret brings more than 35 years of experience in hospitality, tourism, events and business events to the Meet PEI team. Her career has included roles with Fairmont and Delta Hotels, operating her own event-planning business, and working previously with Meet PEI in membership and business development. Most recently, she taught Tourism, Travel and Event Management at Holland College.
Sarah McCarville, Marketing & Communications Manager
smccarville@meetpei.com
902.330.2791
Sarah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and advertising from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. After returning to PEI in 2021, her most recent role was as the Volunteer Coordinator for the 2023 Canada Winter Games, where she collaborated with 5,000 volunteers. With years of experience in customer service and marketing, she is enthusiastic about strengthening her involvement with local island businesses and showcasing the best of PEI. When she’s not working, you can often find her outdoors with a good book or coaching indoor cycling at SPINCO Charlottetown.