Talent & Learning Council
Mission:
This Council builds meaningful partnerships to strengthen the hospitality talent pipeline in Central Florida. Through strategic collaboration, it focuses on attracting qualifies and passionate candidates, educating the community about diverse career opportunities, and retaining, developing, and recognizing member employees at all levels: from entry level to executive.
This council is comprised of lodging General Managers, lodging & allied HR professionals, allied business leaders, educational leaders, and community workforce development leaders.
2026 Talent & Learning Council Officers
Co-Chair
Lauren Gossett
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Co-Chair
Marie Cassamajor
Vice Chair
Mark Havard
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Vice Chair
Julia Maldonado-Rodriguez
Evermore Orlando Resort
2026 Talent & Learning Council Members
Elizabeth Albelo
Leylan Ali
Erin Arpke
Brad Boland
Jennifer Bonilla
Wanda Bonilla
Theresa Boucher
Keith Bourkney
Jyllian Bradshaw
Suzi Brady
Loren Burns
Tiffany Chorney
Wendy Contreras
Nicole Diaz
Johanna Djoumblat
Kate Eames
Alex Erdmann
Diana Hernandez
Steven Hollis
Tara Kennedy
Dorea Mays
Sabrina McCombs
Rosa Medina
Dr. Cynthia Mejia
Shenny Molina-Smith
Travis Musick
Pamela Nabors
Rosa Pettus
Sandra Picard
Lisa Proto
Dr. Jorge Ridderstaat
Catherine Sanchez
Julie Santos
Amanda Sarraf
Amie Spievack
Chelsye Suarez
Chris Trout
Maria Urquiola
Jody Walker
Raquel Webb
Brad Welfare
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Margaritaville Resort Orlando
Courtyard by Marriott across from Universal Orlando
Vacation Villas at Fantasy World
AHLEI
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Disney Springs
Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort
employU, Inc.
Lowndes
Fairfield Inn and Suites Orlando at Millenia
Embassy Suits Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Theme Parks Resort
Ritz Carlton, Orlando Grande Lakes
The Inn at Celebration
Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort and Spa
Valencia College
Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Vacation Villas at Fantasy World
Loews Hotels
Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando
Renaissance Orland at SeaWorld
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
University of Central Florida, Rosen College
Coco Key Hotel and Water Resort - Orlando
Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa
CareerSource Central Florida
Loews Hotels
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown
Hilton Orlando
University of Central Florida, Rosen College
Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando North
Sheraton Vistana Resort
Paramount Hospitality Management
Caribe Royale Orlando
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Donlon Insights
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort - Bonnet Creek
Acentria Insurance
Orlando World Center Marriott
Hilton Orlando