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Teresa M. Reed, CPA, serves as the Managing Partner of Del Cerro Tax, LLP (DCT) in San Diego, California. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, Teresa has consistently demonstrated expertise in tax advisory, wealth management, and strategic financial planning.
Claudia Ludlow’s heart beats in sync with the vibrant rhythm of San Diego. Growing up in this small town—often hailed as “America’s Finest City”—has left an indelible mark on her life. Claudia has enjoyed a life of diversity spanning Barrio Logan (where she spent part of her time) and Coronado (where she pursued her education). And let’s not forget her stints in Imperial Beach and South San Diego—affectionately known as “South Town.”
Kim Sidoriak is the President and CEO of Visit Carlsbad and is responsible for overseeing destination marketing organization promoting Carlsbad, California as a premiere travel destination. During her three years at Visit Carlsbad, she launched a free visitor transportation program called Carlsbad Good Ride, deployed a new destination brand, and spearheaded the development of the organization’s first 3-year strategic plan.
Brian is a San Diego-based hospitality educator and culinarian. He's the rare combination of creative thinker, numbers lover, and detail fanatic. He currently leads the hospitality department at San Diego Mesa College and was a founding faculty member at Alliant International University’s Master of Business Administration program in Hospitality Leadership.
Meet Susanna Peredo Swap, Founder & Executive Director at Vanguard Culture, San Diego's premier organization dedicated to the advancement of the visual, performing, and culinary arts.
DeeAnne Snyder, CMP, is the Director of Event Services for San Diego Convention Center Corporation. Her rise to leadership at the San Diego Convention Center began in 2006, after being a senior event manager for 13 years DeeAnne promoted to the newly created position of Director of Convention Services. DeeAnne's goal was to create a "partnership for success" with San Diego’s hospitality industry. In March 2012, she returned to the Event Services department to lead the team. Along with her key leadership of internal teams, she has built a solid partnership with our surrounding businesses, civic agencies and regional non-profits.
Holds over twenty-eight years of Hospitality experience with Hyatt and Hilton Hotels and Resorts. Hotel management experience within 14 Four Diamond Resort and Leisure properties. Led food and beverage and innovation design process experience among first class resort properties, International destinations, working with multi -cultural work forces, leading teams of 400 employees. building customer service focused strategies into work groups competitive environment.
CLARA CARTER, is an award winning and seasoned meeting and event professional with over 20 years experience. Ms. Carter, President and Founder of the Multi-Cultural Convention Services Network (MCCSN), Inc., provides global meeting, event management and hotel sourcing services to associations, corporations and leisure travel clients.
Carolyn Johnson is founder and CEO of Goodman, Johnson and Associates. She provides consulting, advice, and training to leaders at all levels regarding a company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and change management Initiatives. These initiatives and strategies include identifying high performing women and people of color for developmental opportunities. She also provides coaching and counseling to staff at all levels on their responsibility to create and maintain a workplace environment free of harassment and discrimination. She is a sought-after subject matter expert on Sexual Harassment Prevention and conducting sexual harassment and discrimination investigations.
Robert Rauch, CHA, is a nationally recognized hotelier and CEO of RAR Hospitality, a leading hospitality management and consulting firm. Rauch has over 35 years of hospitality management experience in all facets of the industry. Widely recognized as the 'Hotel Guru', Mr. Rauch runs a blog called Hospitality Innsights where he expounds upon trends in the hospitality industry at HotelGuru.com.