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As I step into the role of CEO, I am thrilled to lead the Themed Entertainment Association through an exciting and pivotal time. After serving in a volunteer capacity as the International Board President, I have a deep understanding of our association’s values and the immense potential we hold as a global community.

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Oviedo as TEA’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2024. After an extensive recruitment process, Melissa was selected from a pool of over 30 qualified candidates.

With the TEA Wellness Council's official launch earlier this week, we want to hear from you with our Wellness Survey! 

TEA is thrilled to unveil our new Wellness Council, dedicated to enhancing both physical and mental wellbeing within the themed entertainment industry. This innovative Council, drawing from TEA’s global divisions

The TEA Masters of Their Craft program recognizes the achievements of individuals — the artists, writers, producers, engineers and craftspeople with distinguished careers who’ve made significant and enduring contributions to the industry through their expertise, innovation, leadership, and mentorship. 

Our team at Themed Entertainment Association has been working hard behind the scenes to connect all of you artists, visionaries, and dreamers around the globe with the best partnerships we can in the themed entertainment industry.

TEA is looking for a talented and innovative production company to provide production, staging, and storytelling expertise for our annual INSPIRE and Thea Awards Gala events.

Since the summer of 2021, IMN Solutions has been a key partner of TEA and played an integral role in fulfilling the full-time staffing needs of the association. From member services to operations management and nearly every role in between, IMN has filled key roles in the organization during the challenging years following the pandemic.

These first several months of 2024 have been full of exciting news and record-breaking events!

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), in line with our mission to support the creators and makers of experience worldwide, is embarking on the search for its next Executive Leader.