ForWard@Orange County

The Anaheim Hotel

Program:

9:00 – 9:30 AM Registration & Light Refreshments

9:30 – 9:35 AM Welcome remarks by Anna Blue

9:35 – 10:05 AM PANEL: The Power of Advocacy

The Power of Advocacy – discussing advocacy/self-advocacy in both personal and professional settings

Moderator: Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation

Panelist:

• Dr. Jackie Filla, President & CEO, Hotel Association of Los Angeles

• Connie McCallon, Director of Hotel Strategy, Disneyland Resort

• Jessica Janis, Director of Business Development, Corning Optical Communications

10:05 – 10:25 AM Fireside Chat:

• Anna Blue, President, AHLA Foundation & Vivian Campbell, Founder & CEO, Vivian Campbell Consulting

10:25 – 10:55 AM Networking Session

10:55 – 11:25 AM PANEL: Future of Workforce

Future of Workforce – A discussion on our industry's everchanging workforce, including next generation talent recruitment and retention, AI in workforce development, and more.

Moderator: Jyoti Sarolia, President & CEO, Ellis Hospitality Group

Panelists:

• Alie Gaffan, Senior Vice President of People and Culture, Pacifica Hotels

• Nguyet Galaz, Program Development Coordinator, Soledad Enrichment Action

• Maddy Trester, Student, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

• Rachel O’Connell, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Great Wolf Resorts

11:25 – 11:30 AM Closing: Anna Blue