“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” - Dalai Lama
Read More“People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel”. – Maya Angelou
Read More“The art of happiness is also the art of suffering well.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Read MoreRead More“We move toward that which we think about so I try to stay positive. I don’t know what I don’t know so I try to stay flexible and open minded. And, sometimes a change of perspective helps to move forward.”
“You can never really pay back. You can only pay forward.”- Woody Allen
Read More“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” - Mahatma Gandhi
Read More“Every day is a gift. Make it count.” - Carpe Diem
Read More“When I look into your future it’s so bright it makes my eyes burn”
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“MCCSN W.I.T.H. Summer Networking Event was excellent! It’s great to connect with others in the industry. It’s a very inspiring event for women in tourism to attend, and a great opportunity to chat with mentors in the travel field!
Michelle Shullo, Director of Sales
Fairfield Inn & Suites
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“I can’t thank you enough for this beautiful event. The venue, food, giveaways and the casual yet sophistication of the event made it a complete success. I felt empowered as a woman in the industry and was able to make plenty of contacts. Thank you for inspiring us to be the best we can as women and showing that we can break the glass ceiling.”
Sheryl Paulino, Marketing Manager
RAR Hospitality
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“Thank you so much for hosting such an incredible event and allowing me to join in the festivities. The MCCSN W.I.T.H. Summer Networking Event was wonderful! What a fabulous opportunity to learn and enjoy with leaders in the hospitality field. I’m thrilled to feel W.I.T.H. it, having made outstanding new connections and I look forward to future MCCSN W.I.T.H. events!”
-Ashley Descisciolo, Catering Sales Manager
Lafayette Hotel
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MCCSN Board Advisor;Principal Diversity Advisor, Sempra Energy (retired)
Carolyn’s responsibilities as Principal Diversity Advisor at Sempra Energy entailed consulting with leaders at all levels regarding the
Carolyn’s responsibilities as Principal Diversity Advisor at Sempra Energy entailed consulting with leaders at all levels regarding the company’s Diversity Initiatives. These initiatives included identifying high performing women and people of color for developmental opportunities for upward mobility; diversity awareness training; sexual harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention training, and conducting harassment and discrimination investigations. She also was responsible for coaching and counseling employees at all levels on their responsibility to create an environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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CHA;Founder CEO of ZenZone by Sanctuate!
Karima Zaki knew she wanted to be an American well before she and her family immigrated to the United States.
Earning a bachelor’s in International Political Science and a masters in German Language Arts, she seemed headed to law school until she got bitten by the hotel bug late in her college career.
Zaki started with Hyatt Hotels as a management trainee in an industry that at the time had no women at the General Manager Level. Determined to break that glass ceiling, Zaki worked for a decade to finally reach a GM appointment. Going on to be promoted to positions such as Area Vice President, running the 2000 room Hilton San Francisco, negotiating the largest union contract with Unite H.E.R.E and being charged with the full responsibility to oversee the construction and development of the Hilton San Diego Bayfront are a few ways that Zaki made her mark in the industry.
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