Meet Our 2022 Speakers!
Keynote Speakers
Caroline Beteta
President & CEO of Industry-Led Non-Profit Visit California
Tyronne Stoudemire
Sr. VP of Global Diversity Equity & Inclusion for Hyatt Corporation
Tasha Boerner HorvatH
California State Assemblymember
76th District
MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES & PANEL MODERATORS
TERRI BREINING
Principal, the Breining Group, Conference MC
ANNETTE GREGG, CMM, MBA
Chief Revenue Officer for MPI, Luncheon Moderator
BOB RAUCH
CEO RAR Hospitality,
Moderator
Karima Zaki
Founder FatKat Realty Investment Group, Moderator
CAROLYN JOHNSON
Goodman, Johnson DEI Consulting, Moderator
The Audacious Woman of Today: Building your Legacy and Generational Wealth
Lan Elliott
Principal and Co-founder of Acacia Hospitality LLC
Davonne Reaves
Founder and CEO of The Vonne Group and Vesterr
Lydia Bartell
Vice President of Bartell Hotels
Lucy Burni
President and CEO Burni Enterprises
The Importance of Todays Digital World: Building your Personal Brand Through Storytelling
LOÁN LAKE, MTHM
Communications & Public Relations Strategist
Marilee Kostadimas, cmp, DMCP
Creative Director & Chief Storyteller
Working towards a More Inclusive, Equitable and Just Workplace
Shirley Hirai Parsons
Manager of DEI for San Diego Port District
JOYCE LEVESTON, cmm, cvp
Sr. Vice President,
Convention Centers OVG360
Tyronne Stoudemire
Sr. Vice President Global DEI for
Hyatt Corporation
Succession Planning: Strategic Steps to Long-term Career Planning
PATTI ROSCOE
Experienced Tourism Professional (Retired)
Mastering the Art of Self-Confidence, Communication and Negotiations
Marilyn Hannes
Senior VP of Strategic Relationships for SeaWorld Parks
Jody Blackinton
Regional VP of Operations, Hersha Hospitality Management
Sarita Maybin
Work Together Better - Keynote Speaker, Communication Expert