Scholarship Committee
The CFHLA Scholarship Committee brings together hospitality industry professionals committed to investing in the future of Central Florida's hospitality industry. The Committee supports the mission of the CFHLA Foundation through annual fundraising to support the GIVES Program, which provides scholarships, educational grants, and career development opportunities for hospitality students. Through these efforts, members help expand access to education, strengthen the hospitality talent pipeline, and create opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders.
In 2026, each Scholarship Committee member secured a minimum of $2,500 in in-kind and direct contributions to support this program.
For additional information about the Scholarship Committee, please contact Melanie Anesh, Director of Industry Relations & Community Impact, at melanie.anesh@cfhla.org.
2026 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP
Chair
Paul Joseph
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Vice Chair
Sylvie Dervaux-Laso
Disney's Boardwalk Resort
2026 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jackie Bozzuto, Lowndes
Kevin Cedik, The Mall at Millenia
Frank Dolley, CoCo Key Resort & Water Park
Beatriz Dominguez, Clean Tec Services
Kelly Endres, Greater Florida Electrical Contractors
John Gill, Skyline Elevator, Inc.
Matt Grier, Greenery Productions, Inc.
Maureen Haggerty, Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc.
Barbara Kenney, Kenney Communications
Lori Lo Duca, Cypress Pointe Hilton Vacation Club
Jaclyn Lorigan, Hilton North Orlando/ Altamonte Springs
Ally Martin, Hyatt House Orlando Airport
Christina Martinez, SimpleFire
Ray Miller, Hilton Grand Vacations Club Tuscany Village Orlando
R.P. Rama, Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport
Luis Rivera, Clean Tec Outsourcing
Earl Roach, A&E Hospitality Solutions
Lou Rocco, Global Sourcing International
Erin Sims, Landform of Central Florida, Inc.
Mirella Thomas, Unimac Management
Cindy Traenkner, Domino's
Steve Vinciguerra, SeaWorld Orlando
Jody Walker, Acentria Insurance