New Faces Join Sabine Parish Tourist & Recreation Commission

Kaitlyn Johnson Autumn Palmer

Kaitlyn Johnson and Autumn Palmer recently joined the team at Sabine Parish Tourist & Recreation Commission.

Kaitlyn is the new Marketing and Event Coordinator. Born in Misawa, Japan, Kaitlyn attended Anacoco Elementary and Pineville High School. She then studied Mass Communication with a focus in Broadcasting while double minoring in Criminal Justice and Marketing at The University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and worked with the Girl Scouts of Acadiana as a mentor.

While in Lafayette, she spent three years working with KLFY News 10 and ESPN where she was the face of UL Sports Media. She recently transferred closer to home to finish her degree at Northwestern State University. Featured on local, regional, and national television, Kaitlyn has a diverse background in communication, mentoring, leadership, social media, broadcast production, and graphic design. She loves Louisiana and is looking forward to working with members of the community to highlight everything that makes Sabine Parish a special place to call home.

Autumn is the first Social Media Coordinator for the Tourist Commission. Autumn is a Sabine Parish native and graduate of Negreet High School. She is currently a junior at Northwestern State University studying Hospitality Management & Tourism with a minor in Louisiana History. Autumn is active in the community and recently served as Miss Battle of Pleasant Hill 2020-2022. She also placed Top 15 at Louisiana Association of Fairs and Festivals. Autumn is passionate about tourism and promoting the culture and history of Louisiana.