Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series

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Speakers: Lisa and Stephanie Karvellas: Co-Owners, CEO & COO – Cedar Lake Estates

Stephanie attended Clemson University where she studied management and, more importantly, the elements of successful events. After college, she moved to NYC to work for one of Manhattan’s high-end wedding […]

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Speaker: Jessica Rosenberg ’13, Principal & Founder – Sawyer Realty Partners

Jessica Rosenberg joined Sawyer Realty Partners in July 2018. She, alongside her father, is responsible for the acquisition and financing of all asset classes within the company’s portfolio. She is […]

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Speaker: Tina Edmundson, President, Luxury – Marriott International

Tina Edmundson is President, Luxury at Marriott International. Tina is a savvy brand architect whose 25+ year career has been driven by a desire to inspire travel. She is known […]

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Speaker: Stephanie Perrone Goldstein ’01, Principal – Deloitte Consulting LLP

Stephanie Perrone Goldstein is Deloitte Consulting’s Data, Analytics and AI leader for the Travel and Hospitality Industry. Stephanie, who graduated from Cornell’s Nolan School of Hotel Administration in 2001, has […]

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Speaker: Dr. Ruth Browne, President & CEO – Ronald McDonald House, New York

Dr. Ruth C. Browne is the President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House New York (RMH-NY). In her current role at RMH-NY, Dr. Bowne is at the helm of driving […]

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Speaker: Jim Butler ’96, CFO – London Gatwick Airport, Managing Director – Global Infrastructure Partners

Jim Butler was appointed Gatwick’s Chief Financial Officer in September 2021 and was simultaneously named a Managing Director at Global Infrastructure Partners. He is responsible for all aspects of London […]

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Speaker: Alissa Hendel ’07, GVP, North America & Owner Advocacy – Oracle

Alissa joined Oracle in 2021 and currently oversees all sales efforts for Oracle Hospitality in North America.  This includes new business, account management, and global hotel chains.  In addition, she […]

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Speaker: Peter Nolan ’80, MBA ’82, Chairman & Founder – Nolan Capital Inc.

Peter Nolan founded Nolan Capital, Inc. in 2014 as the holding company for his family office to make long term investments in growth oriented companies whose hospitality-related holdings include Fresh […]

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Speaker: Elie Maalouf, CEO – IHG Hotels & Resorts

Elie Maalouf has been Chief Executive Officer of IHG Hotels & Resorts since July 2023. Elie joined IHG as Americas CEO in February 2015. Under his leadership, the region’s estate […]

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Speaker: Jordan Andino ’10, Chef, Restauranteur & TV Personality – Carriage House NYC, Flip Sigi, Fork Knife

Born in Toronto, Canada, Jordan Andino began his foray into the culinary world at the young age of 9 learning under his father. After moving to Manhattan Beach, CA, he […]