
Who we are.
Mosaic Hospitality Association is a student-focused, organization dedicated to developing the next generation of diverse leaders in the hospitality industry.
Through education, mentorship, and leadership training, Mosaic empowers emerging talent to confidently shape the future of the industry—ensuring that its leadership reflects the full mosaic of backgrounds and perspectives that power it.
Our Advisory Board

Evan Frazier, Chair
President & CEO
The Advanced leadership Institute

Victor Younger,
Vice Chair
Former Director of Diversity & Inclusion
School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University

Stacy Delapenha, Treasurer
Vice President, Apprenticeship & Employer Engagement
Strada Education Foundation

Tiffany Aguiar, Secretary
Advertising & Brand Protection Associate
Crowell & Morning LLP

Laura Gilham, Member
Chief Human Resources Officer
Suntex Marinas

Carl Winston, Member
Founding Director, Payne School
San Diego State University

Berkita Bradford, Member
Department Chair, Hospitality & Tourism
North Carolina Central University

Monica Smith, Member
Executive Vice President of Convention Sales, Tourism & Destination Experience
Greater Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau
Advising Director and
Student Leadership Team

Sharonda Bishop, DBA
Advising Director, Mosaic Hospitality Association

Karolianny Zabala
New York University

Arpita Rudraraju
New York University

Jordyn Johnson
Cornell University

Vegas Chiddick
Cornell University

Tamya Hulu
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff

Alejandro Castillo
Cal Poly Pomona

Brianna Grant
North Carolina Central University
Mosaic Student Chapters

Our Vision
Mosaic Hospitality Association strives to create a world where the leadership of the hospitality industry reflects the full mosaic of talent and experiences in the workforce.
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