The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has announced its 2025 Board of Trustees, introducing new leadership and members to guide its initiatives in the hospitality sector.

Anu Saxena, President of Hilton Supply Management, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Board.

Expressing her enthusiasm, Saxena stated, “I am honored to serve as chair of the AHLA Foundation board of trustees during this transformative time for our industry.”

She emphasized the importance of strengthening the hospitality workforce and creating growth opportunities, looking forward to collaborating with fellow trustees to expand the foundation’s impact.

Anna Blue, President of the AHLA Foundation, highlighted the organization’s evolution, stating, “Under Anu’s leadership and with the unwavering support of our board of trustees, we are poised to drive lasting impact through our workforce development initiative.”

She emphasized the foundation’s commitment to creating transformative opportunities for hotel professionals nationwide.

The 2025 AHLA Foundation Board of Trustees comprises a diverse group of industry leaders:

• Anu Saxena, Chair: President at Hilton Supply Management, McLean, Virginia
• Jonathan Stanner, Vice Chair: President and CEO at Summit Hotel Properties Inc., Austin, Texas
• Brian Quinn, Secretary/Treasurer: Chief Development Officer at Sonesta International Hotels Corp., Newton, Massachusetts
• Julienne Smith, Immediate Past Chair: Chief Development Officer for the Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Windsor, England
• Amber Asher: Former CEO at Standard International, New York, New York
• Jean-Luc Barone: CEO at White Lodging, Merrillville, Indiana
• Suraj Bhakta: CEO at NewGen Advisory, Phoenix, Arizona
• Ann Christenson: Chief Human Resources Officer at Aimbridge Hospitality, Plano, Texas
• Greg Cocchiarella: Vice President of Industry Relations at Ecolab Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota
• Elliott Estes: Principal at Woodmont Lodging, Bethesda, Maryland
• Andrea Foster: Executive Vice President of Development and Hospitality at MindClick, Bend, Oregon
• Kristie Goshow: Chief Commercial Officer at Peregrine Hospitality, Denver, Colorado
• Máire Griffin: Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Parsippany, New Jersey
• Jessica Janis: Director and Practice Leader of Hospitality at Corning Optical Communications LLC, Charlotte, North Carolina
• Harry Javer: Founder and President at The Conference Bureau, New York, New York
• John Lancaster: Vice President of Emerging Markets, Franchise Development, and Owner Relationships at Choice Hotels, Bethesda, Maryland
• Malaika Myers: Chief Human Resources Officer at Hyatt Hotels Corp., Chicago, Illinois
• Kevin Osterhaus: President of Global Lifestyle Brands at Hilton, McLean, Virginia
• Harshil Patel: Vice President at Champion Hotels, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Daniel Peek: President of the Americas Region at JLL real estate firm, Chicago, Illinois
• Liz Perkins: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Apple Hospitality REIT Inc., Richmond, Virginia
• Stephanie Piimauna: Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
• Leticia Proctor: Executive Vice President at Donohoe Hospitality Services, Bethesda, Maryland
• Elaine Richard: Area Vice President of the Americas Eastern Region, Full Service, at Marriott International, Bethesda, Maryland
• Ryan Rivett: President and CEO of My Place Hotels, Aberdeen, South Dakota
• Tricia Taylor: President at The Breakers Palm Beach hotel, Palm Beach, Florida
• Eric Terry: President at the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging, and Travel Association
• Scott Trebilco: Senior Managing Director of Real Estate at Blackstone Inc., New York, New York

The AHLA Foundation continues to focus on workforce development, aiming to create opportunities and support for professionals across the hospitality industry.

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