As Women Leading Travel & Hospitality celebrates its fourth year (!), we are thrilled to announce the members of our 2025 Advisory Board! This year’s board features an inspiring blend of returning leaders and fresh voices, all united by a shared commitment to empowering women in travel and hospitality to become better leaders.

The Advisory Board plays a vital role in shaping the future of Women Leading Travel & Hospitality. Their guidance and vision influence the growth of our organization, helping us foster meaningful connections, create impactful programming, and empower women leaders across the travel and hospitality industry.

This year brings exciting new opportunities for our board members to contribute. Serving on the Advisory Board is more than just a leadership position — it’s a platform to drive change, build relationships with fellow industry leaders, and leave a lasting impact on the community. From mentoring new members to shaping the success of our annual Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit, board members are at the heart of what makes our organization a beacon of connection, innovation and leadership.

Please join me in welcoming the 2025 Advisory Board:

  • Judith Apshago, Vice President, Chief Digital Officer, Amtrak
  • Amy Burr, President, JetBlue Technology Ventures
  • Erica Cary, Vice President, Human Resources Consulting and Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Hilton
  • Shelly Cruz, Vice President, Global Sales, MGM Resorts International
  • Gail Frazer, Senior Vice President, Sales and Distribution, U.S. and Canada, Marriott International
  • Elise Hickey, Director, Global Organizational Development and DEI, AvisBudget Group
  • Robin McClain, Chief Marketing Officer, Destination DC
  • Keryn McNamara, Chief Information Officer, Aimbridge Hospitality
  • Trista Miller, Managing Director, Global Service Recovery, American Airlines
  • DeShaun Wise Porter, Vice President, Strategic Pathways and Recognition, Hilton
  • Stacy Ritter, President and CEO, Visit Lauderdale
  • Isis Ruiz, Vice President, Media Strategy and Activation, Disney Experiences
  • Suzanne Salas, Executive Vice President, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Sales, MSC Cruises
  • Brunnhilde “Bree” Wijnaar, Assistant Vice President, Resort Operations Technology, Marriott Vacations Worldwide

You’ll get to meet many of these industry leaders at the 2025 Women Leading Travel & Hospitality Summit, taking place June 9-11 in Atlanta. Registration is now open with an early bird discount of $200. Women Leading Travel & Hospitality members also receive a $400 discount on their Summit pass.

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing board members for their invaluable contributions. Your dedication has helped shape Women Leading Travel & Hospitality into the thriving community it is today. To our returning and new members, we can’t wait to collaborate on another impactful year together.

Here’s to an extraordinary 2025!