Monica May
About Monica May
Monica May is the Director of Marketing Programs & Connectivity Marketing at Expedia Group, focusing on partner engagement and API adoption.
Company
Monica May currently holds the position of Director, Marketing Programs & Connectivity Marketing at Expedia Group, a global travel company. She has been with Expedia Group since 2022 in this role, based in Austin, Texas. Her responsibilities at Expedia Group include increasing awareness for the company's Elite and Preferred connectivity providers, driving API adoption and usage, and acquiring leads through strategic Connectivity Marketing initiatives. Additionally, Monica leads brand sponsorships through the Expedia Live's Travel Partner Program, focused on supply partner engagement.
Professional Experience
Monica May has an extensive and diverse professional background with notable experiences at several major companies. Before her current role, she served as the Global Vice President of the LEAD (Latinx) Inclusion Group at Expedia Group from 2022 to 2024. She also held a director position for Expedia Innovation & Global Social Impact in 2021-2022. Prior to Expedia, Monica worked as a Senior Program Manager (Consultant) at Whole Foods Market in 2019. Her experience at Dell Technologies includes roles such as Senior Manager, Global Services Parts (2017-2018), Services Planner/Program Management Consultant (2015-2017), and Program Manager - New Services Introduction (2011-2015).
Education and Expertise
Monica May studied at The University of Texas at Austin and earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA). Her education played a foundational role in shaping her career trajectory. With an extensive background in program management and strategic marketing, Monica has honed her expertise in driving partner engagement, brand sponsorships, and API adoption in the travel technology sector. Her roles have consistently leveraged her skills in innovation, social impact, and global services management.
Leadership at Expedia Group
In her role at Expedia Group, Monica May is instrumental in leading Expedia's Brand Sponsorships through the Expedia Live's Travel Partner Program. This initiative aims to drive supply partner engagement, enhancing market reach and connectivity. She is responsible for increasing awareness and promoting Expedia's Elite and Preferred connectivity providers. Moreover, Monica focuses on driving API adoption and usage among these partners and spearheading Connectivity Marketing initiatives to acquire leads for them.