Meet our Board Members
Our Board is composed of corporate and community leaders who are dedicated to upholding the mission of AHED through their leadership and seek the vision of proper DEI efforts in hospitality.
Executive Committee
Our executive committee distinguished individuals bring a wealth of experience, passion, and dedication to the forefront of AHED's leadership. Heartfelt congratulations are extended to each member of the executive committee, recognizing the pivotal role they will play in guiding AHED towards new heights.
Daniel Fenton
Chair
Managing Director, Global Tourism Advisory & Destination Development, JLL
Nikki Massey
Vice Chair
SVP, HR Hyatt Hotels Corp
David Whitaker
Secretary
Pres & CEO, Greater Miami CVB
Jennifer Clark Fugolo
Treasurer
VP, Advancement at AHLF
Members
Our general AHED Board members are a collective force dedicated to steering our vision and mission with unwavering commitment.
Brian Barker
Executive Director & Founder
Visiting Assoc. Prof, NYU
Eddie Bergman
Advisory Board Member, NYU Tisch Center & CEO, Proxima Hospitality Group
Berkita Bradford
Co-Founder
Dept Chair & Prof, Virginia State Univ
Jennifer Chaplin
VP, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
Mahogani Chery
ED of Business Transformation & Engagement, Bacardi
Kimberly Reed
VP of HR, Marriott
Evan Frazier
Senior Advisor
Pres & CEO, The Adv. Leadership Institute
Stephen Von Oehsen
Co-Founder
Prof, FIU & SVP, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits
DeShaun Wise Porter
VP of DEI & Recognition, Hilton
Remarks from our Chair
As the inaugural Chair, I am privileged to collaborate with a distinguished team of leaders and activists who champion a platform wholeheartedly dedicated to transforming the landscape of hospitality education and the industry itself for years to come. Our fundamental belief is grounded in intentionality—we recognize that without deliberate efforts to recruit students from Black/African American and Hispanic/Latiné communities, the representation of these communities among hospitality students and future industry leaders will persist at unacceptably low levels.
We are resolute in our commitment to action, moving beyond mere rhetoric or restating challenges. The endorsement of our efforts by both hospitality education leaders and corporate figures underscores the urgency of our mission, particularly in light of recent rulings and counterproductive initiatives. I implore every member of the AHED family to steadfastly uphold and champion our mission at every juncture.
Dan Fenton
Managing Director, Global Tourism Advisory & Destination Development, JLL
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