Career Development Committee
Provides input and strategic direction on workforce programs, including apprenticeship tracks and Opportunity Youth hiring practices and markets.
- Chair: Matthew West, Director of Talent Acquisition and Development, Real Hospitality Group LLC
- Staff Liaison: Kelly Vazquez
Development Committee
Directs the fundraising activities for the Foundation.
- Staff Liaison: Kara Filer
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force
Provides input and strategic direction for the Foundation's recently announced $5 million commitment and action plan to advance diversity, equity & inclusion in the hotel and lodging industry.
- Staff Liaison: Rosanna Maietta
- Members: View full list of members
OFF-Site Committee
Provides advanced planning for the OFF-Site event series that includes Golf Classic, oversees the tournament, and secures sponsorship for foursomes, events, and tee signs.
- Chair: Tom Bardenett - RLJ Lodging Trust
- Staff Liaison: Kara Filer
Investment Committee
Oversees the Foundation's investment strategies to provide adequate funding for programs, grants, projects, and scholarships that address the needs of the industry as determined by the AHLA Foundation Board.
- Staff Liaison: Kevin Carey
Nominating Committee
Oversees the nomination of AHLA Foundation's officers, as well as ensuring board effectiveness and governance.
- Staff Liaison: Rosanna Maietta
Research Committee
Establishes and regulates the application process for grant requests for research funding, and reviews all applications, making recommendations to the AHLA Foundation Board.
- Chair:
- Staff Liaison: