The University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management will host the first Women’s Hospitality & Tourism Leadership Forum (WHTLF) on Friday, March 20. In celebration of Women’s History Month, this premier event will bring together industry leaders, professionals and students to promote leadership excellence among women in the hospitality and tourism management industries.
This year's theme focuses on professional advancement for women in hospitality and tourism management. Speakers include:
- Nancy Johnson, President, Johnson Hospitality Motivation, LLC
- Sarah King, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Wyndham Vacation Ownership
- Barbara Bowden, Managing Director of Operations, Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
- Vail Brown, CMHS, Vice President, Global Business Development & Marketing, STR
- LaShawn Cartwright, Recruitment Manager, Talent Acquisition, Chick-fil-A
- Thea Sargent, Director, Destination Sales, The Walt Disney Company
- Salli Setta, President, Red Lobster
The forum was conceived and organized through a joint effort of the UCF National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) student group and Rosen College faculty and staff.
The forum will offer networking opportunities, a luncheon and career inspiration. Admission is open to students and hospitality, tourism and event management professionals. Visit
hospitality.ucf.edu/womens-leadership-forum to register.
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