These councils, which consist of industry professionals under 32 years old, represent a strategic initiative by HSMAI’s Advisory Board to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders and to guide the organization’s future trajectory through their valuable insights and thought leadership.
McLEAN, VA – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) introduce the 2024 Rising Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Leader Councils.
Each council, with a tenure of 2-years, is comprised of emerging professionals from various roles within the hospitality industry. Participants benefit from a structured mentorship program with Advisory Board members, collaborative small-group projects, annual in-person meetings, exclusive networking opportunities, and access to leadership development resources.
HSMAI Americas 2024 Rising Sales Leaders Council members:
- Kathryn Alioto, Sales Manager | Raymond Management
- Susana Chan, Reservations Manager | IHG – Regent Santa Monica Beach
- Megan Chase, Sales & Event Manager | The Otesaga Resort Hotel
- Kayla Church, Sales Team Lead | Sojern
- Katlynne Eastin, Solutions Consultant Sr Manager, Global Strategic Accounts | SiteMinder
- Haley Farmer, Sales Manager | Parks Hospitality
- Danielle Fournier, Sales Manager | Hilton Denver Inverness
- Tayla Hull, Convention Sales Manager | ARIA Resort & Casino
- Max Ingerman, Convention Sales Manager | MGM Resorts International
- Jenna Keegan, Regional Director of Sales | Aimbridge Hospitality
- Victoria Maino-McDermott, Area Director of Sales | Aimbridge Hospitality
- Jake Moreland, Global Sales Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation
- Mandy Murray, Area Director of Sales | Aimbridge Hospitality
- Megan O’Neill, Convention Sales Manager | MGM Grand | MGM Resorts International
- Cecilia Quinones, National Sales Manager | Bellagio Resort and Casino
- Angelique Sanchez, Senior Sales Manager | New York LaGuardia Marriott
- Kate Swantak, Kessler Sales Manager | Kessler Collection
- Kristina Taylor, Regional Sales Manager | Lighthouse, formally OTA Insight
- Tre Wilke IV, Sales Manager | Evans Hotels
HSMAI Americas 2024 Rising Marketing Leaders Council members:
- Madison Allen, Sr Digital Marketing Manager | Cogwheel Marketing
- Hannah Brown, CHDM, CHBA, Senior Marketing Activation Consultant | BWH Hotels
- Steven Chrappa, Director of eCommerce | Hard Rock Hotel New York
- Lauren Foster, Field Marketing Associate Manager | IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Abbie Gillespie, CHDM, Field Marketing Manager | Sonesta Hotels
- Hannah Kuharik, Web & Digital Manager | Ocean Casino Resort
- Luisa Laurelli, Account Director | Paradise Advertising
- Sarah Merrell, Field Marketing Manager | IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Kiley Merrill, Strategy Lead | Spherical
- Emma Moore, CHDM, Corporate Manager of Digital Marketing | LBA Hospitality
- Jennifer Padilla, Account Director | The Point PR
- Meredith Pittman, CHMD, Digital Marketing Manager | Remington Hotels
- Jessie Radcliff, Director of Revenue Management & Marketing | Perdido Beach Resort
- Jessica Ratliff, CHDM, Digital Marketing Manager | Aimbridge Hospitality
- Natasha Roque, Manager, MDS Guide (Marriott Digital Services, Customer Success) | Marriott International
- Savannah Stone, Senior Account Manager | Google
- Cristina Suris, CHDM, Corporate Marketing Manager | Kessler Collection
- Teaonca White, Manager of Marketing & Digital Strategy | Remington Hospitality
HSMAI Americas 2024 Rising Revenue Optimization Leaders Council members:
- Sanana Alizada, Revenue Manager | Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
- Taylor Baca, CRME, CHDM, Corporate Director of Revenue Management | Balboa Bay Resort
- Jonathan Cleveland, Area Director of Revenue Strategy | Remington Hospitality
- Ryan Combs, Area Director of Revenue Management | Hyatt
- Hrushikesh Datar, CRME, Decision Analytics Manager | ZS Associates
- Abby Epstein, Customer Strategy & Success Manager – Hospitality | Revenue Analytics
- Morgan Gahagan, Revenue Manager | Loews Hotels
- Jesslyn Gillespie, CRME, Cluster Revenue Manager | AutoCamp
- Charity Hanke, Corporate Revenue Strategy Manager | Oxford Hotel Collection
- Rachel Kremnitzer, Regional Revenue Manager | Hilton
- Emmy McDaniel, Revenue Manager | Loews Hotels
- Christoph McLaughlin, Vice President of Asset Management Strategy | Ashford Inc.
- Chelsey Ong, CHDM, CRME, Director of Revenue Management | Noble House Hotels and Resorts
- Dev Patel, Co-Founder, CRO | Aatmos Management
- Emily Peck, Director of Revenue, Owned and Operated Assets | KOA
- Jess Robinson, CRME, Senior Director of Revenue Management | The Resort at Pelican Hill
- Miyuki Sasada, Senior Account Manager | Booking.com
- Kari Speckmeyer, CRME, Director of Revenue Strategy | Paséa Hotel & Spa
- Justin Strodtman, Corporate Area Director of Revenue Strategy | Crescent Hotels & Resorts
- Amanda Waite, CRME, Market Director of Revenue Strategy | Sonesta
- Laura Walters, CRME, Director of Revenue Strategy | Sonesta
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