Thank you to the outstanding members of our Industry Advisory Committee, whose leadership, insight, and global perspective help guide the strategic direction of Hospitality Nexus™. Representing every sector of hospitality, our members come from across the world to share expertise, shape initiatives, and connect education to real-world impact.

Their voices ensure that Hospitality Nexus™ remains aligned with the evolving needs of the industry and the opportunities shaping its future.

If you’d like to learn more about the Industry Advisory Committee or explore ways to get involved, please contact Timothy.Flohr@HospitalityNexus.org.

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Carrie Alexander

Director of Workforce Development | American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (U.S.)

Christine Barkley, MS, SHRM-CP

Founder & CEO | Internology (U.S.)

Anna Blue

Founder & CEO | Blue Moss Group + Founder & Managing Member | Hospitality Creator Summit (U.S.)

Horace Brooks

Motivational Speaker | Leadership and Customer Experience Expert (U.S.)

Dave Causer

President | Southwestern Advantage and Global Educational Concepts (U.S.)

Lee Cockerell

Founder | Creating Disney Magic (U.S.)

Hayley Cooper

Founder-Wild Dreams Hospitality | Founder-Nett Kind | Co-Founder-Vegan Hospitality (South Africa)

Marvellous Dada

President | TMD Brand (Nigeria)

Alec Dalton

Executive Director | Accelerating Leaders (U.S.)

Ryan Davis

Creator and Director | Southwestern LEAD (U.S.)

Greg DeShields, CHE, CDE

Greg DeShields Consuilting, LLC (U.S.)

Annie Garrett

Membership Director | Greater Nashville Hospitality Association (U.S.)

Amie Garrett Grayson

Director of Membership | Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors (ACCED-I)

Jesse Geremia

Executive Vice President | California Hotel & Lodging Association (U.S.)

Maureen Ginley

General Manager | Knowledge Matters (U.S.)

Senan Goundjo

Founder | Hospitality Tech Show, Inc.

Susan Graves

Founder/CEO | Experience Alive (U.S.)

Glenn Haussman

President & Show Host | No Vacancy Podcast/ Rouse Media (U.S.)

Dominique Janse van Renseburg

Business Development Manager | Wild Dreams Hospitality (South Africa)

Kristin Johns

Director of Business Strategy | Louisiana Travel Association (U.S.)

Duane Keller

Director of Culinary Operations | Belle Meade Country Club (U.S.)

Romeo Khazen

VP Player Development | The Venetian Resort Las Vegas & The Palazzo Las Vegas (U.S.)

Yana Kyrylyuk

Young Tale3nt Program Manager | HSMAI Region Europe (Ukraine)

Katie Line

Director of Business & Talent Development | Legacy Ventures Hotels (U.S.)

Chris Landry

President & CEO | Louisiana Travel Association (U.S.)

Chelsa (Read) Lourie

Director of Workforce Development | Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association (U.S.)

Amie Mayhew

President & CEO | Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association (U.S.)

Scott Maynard

Senior Vice President of Economic Development | St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce (U.S.)

Christie Oclaray

Vice President Human Resources | Chartwell Hospitality & Subsidiaries (U.S.)

Chris Parkes

Co-Founder & Managing Partner | ALLPRO Hospitality Group (U.S.)

Lauren Pisa

Director of Sales, Higher Education and Workforce Training | Knowledge Matters (U.S.)

Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE

General Manager | Avalon Yacht Club ·(U.S.)

Meg Myers

Corporate Talent Acquisition Manager | Enterprise Holdings (U.S.)

William “Chip” Rogers

Chief Executive Officer | Americans for Fair Treatment (U.S.)

Fadhila Saad

Managing Director | Phynx Careers (Uganda)

Erin Sassen

Director of Talent Acquisition | Encore (U.S.)

Jen Staley

Senior Director of Education & Learning | Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) (U.S.)

Craig Sullivan

Founder & Principal | [CLIC] Media (U.S.)

Jill Thompson

Executive Director | Greater Knoxville Hospitality Association (U.S.)

Alicia Dick Wahlberg

CEO & Founder | Folksnest (Germany)

Debbie Wieland

Education Foundation Director | Texas Hotel & Lodging Association (U.S.)

Jim Wilson

Director of Professional Advancement | National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (U.S.)

Turgay Yuksel

Founder & Managing Partner | ALLPRO International Careers (U.S.)