The core of our mission at Women Leading Travel & Hospitality is to build community. As such, we seek to feature content that helps you get to know our fabulous members by learning about their career paths, ambitions, leadership styles and more. Through Q&A interviews, videos and more, this page is designed to highlight our members.
Mel Miller is the Corporate Director of Digital Strategy at InnVentures, where she leads digital marketing initiatives across the company’s portfolio. With more than a decade of experience in marketing, PR and advertising – and a creative foundation from her early career in entertainment – Mel brings a storytelling-first approach to brand building, performance and...
Welcome to our Member Spotlight series, where we highlight the incredible women making an impact in the travel and hospitality industries. In each feature, we sit down with a member of Women Leading Travel and Hospitality to discuss their career journey, current challenges and vision for the future. This week, we’re proud to feature Dr....
Heike Naigur is a seasoned sustainability leader with more than 15 years of experience guiding Global Fortune 500 companies toward practical, lasting climate solutions. She’s also a proud Women Leading Travel & Hospitality corporate partner member. In this Member Spotlight, Heike shares insights into her professional passions and personal journey – including the woman who...
Michelle Smits is the vice president of marketing communications and brand for Hilton Grand Vacations. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality corporate partner member! In this member spotlight, we asked Michelle a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman who inspires her, her leadership style, her...
Libby Starr is the chief people officer of Hospitality Management Corporation. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member! In this member spotlight, we asked Libby a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman who inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the next generation of...
In this Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member spotlight, we feature an interview with Women Leading Travel & Hospitality consultant member Sarah-Jane Newton, CEO of GO-Global Outsourcing, the global leader in scaling brands for a broad cross-section of businesses in an impactful and meaningful way. In the wide-ranging conversation, Newton answers a series of questions...
One of the most inspiring parts of the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality community is the Member Spotlight series. Each reveals something powerful — not just about individual women, but about the strength of the Women Leading Travel & Hospitality community. From leadership lessons to personal rituals, the perspectives shared by our members offer both...
Caroline Meyer DeBruyckere is the corporate director of marketing at Atlantic Hospitality. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member! In this member spotlight, we asked Caroline a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman who inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the next generation...
Susan Linyear is the regional director of Vacasa, the nation’s leading vacation rental management platform. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member! In this member spotlight, we asked Susan a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman who inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for...
Jessica Bratrud is the regional director of Birch Lake Hospitality. She’s also a Women Leading Travel & Hospitality member! In this member spotlight, we asked Jessica a series of questions about both her professional role and personal life, including the woman who inspires her, her leadership style, her advice for the next generation of female...
