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Executive Board

Meet the Team

Whether it’s through developing educational programs, planning events, or rewarding top industry professionals, our organization’s leadership team is dedicated to exceptional service. Our chapter receives new members each year, and with that growth, our leadership team continues to expand and exceed expectations.

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Michael Goldrich

President
Vivander Advisors
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Derek Brewster, CRME

Interim President 2024
Immediate Past President [2022-2023]
Lotte New York & Seattle
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Luis Lizarazo

President Elect
Trip.com
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Nadia Jagdeo

VP of Educational Programming
Grand Hyatt NY
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Kelly Otto

VP of Communications
Mainstreet Hospitality
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Julian Emanuel

VP of Member Experience
Hotel Genie
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Isabel Choi

VP of Special Events
The Peninsula
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Lori O'Connell

Executive Director
HSMAIGNY/Sor Branding
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Kathie Stapleton

Chapter Advisor
HSMAGNY
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Marketing & Communications

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Luis Lizarazo

Director of Marketing
Trip.com
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Steven Chrappa

Director of Communications
Hard Rock Hotel New York
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Alex Pensyl

Director of Sponsorships
iDeas
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Member Experience

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Andrea LoPiccolo

Director of Awards & Recognition
Sonesta Hotels
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Agnes Prusaczyk

Director of Member Engagement
Booking.com
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William Parris

Director of Member Recruitment
Park South Hotel

Programs & Events

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Marcia Skyers-James

Co-Director of Education
The Kimberly Hotel
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Katy Rupp

Co-Director of Eduction (RM)
Expedia Group
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Jane Pearsall, CHDM

Director of Program Venues
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
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Dayna Zeitlin, CRME

Director of Collegiate Relations
Sofitel
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David Arriola

Director of Special Events
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Benjamin Maddy

Director of Networking/Socials
Fireman Hospitality Group
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Advisory Council

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Consuela Hooblal

President [2015 - 2016]
HelmsBriscoe
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Lucille Yokell, CHME

President [1989 - 1991]
LYE Hospitality & Tourism Solutions
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Committee Members

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Anne Marie Wilson

Awards & Recognition
Empire Hotel, Amsterdam Hospitality
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Dury Kim, CRME

Collegiate Relations
InnVentures IVI LP
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Irina Shpak

Community Outreach
Amadeus USA Inc.
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Tori O'Reilly

Educational Content
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Nomad
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Marcia Skyers James

Educational Content
The Kimberly Hotel
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Frank Stapleton

Special Events
The Monarch Group Ltd.
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Amy Birnbaum

Venue Procurement
Moxy
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STANDING COMMITTEES

Awards & Recognition

Responsible for preparation of Chapter of the Year submission and annual awards program.

Collegiate Chapter Relations

Serves as the liaison for student chapter development, involvement and membership.

Community Outreach

Liaison with designated chapter charity, secures prizes and coordinates sale of raffle tickets

Digital Marketing

Responsible for monitoring and updating social media channels.

Educational Programs– Event Management

Responsible for planning and arranging monthly meetings, venue selection, audio-visual needs, florals, etc. and on-site coordination.

Marketing Communications

Oversee all marketing communications material including the website, special events eblasts, Roomers and all special event marketing.

Member Engagement

Welcomes new members and assists in placing them on committees to be active and engaged.

Member Recruitment

Develops a program to secure new members.

Member Retention

Reaches out to existing members to insure their needs are being me and that their membership is retained.

Networking Socials

Responsible for planning and logistics for networking receptions. and other social events. Serves as liaison with Past Presidents’ Council for Awards Dinner.

Partnerships/Sponsorships

Responsible for securing Marquis sponsors for our educational programming and promotion of our Partner Program.

Revenue Management Special Interest Group

Responsible for planning and execution of two (2) revenue management focused educational programs.

Special Events

Handles all arrangements for “Summer Bash” and Holiday Party (alternating with MPIGNY).

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