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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

Lauren Gossett
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

Co-Chair

Marie

Marie Cassamajor
Holiday Inn Resort Kissimmee by the Parks

Vice Chair

Mark Havard

Mark Havard
Hyatt Regency Orlando

Vice Chair

Julia Maldonado - LinkedIn 2026 Flipped

Julia Maldonado-Rodriguez
Evermore Orlando Resort

2026 Talent & Learning Council Members