Rita M. Barreto is an award-winning consultant and self-described idea machine who helps leaders build cultures where people actually want to work. With more than 40 years of experience partnering with leading brands and organizations around the world, she specializes in creating magnetic workplace cultures, strengthening leadership and helping businesses attract and retain top talent. Known […]
A firm believer that beauty starts from within, Nikki Miller has been in the wellness industry for 20+ years. Nikki started her wellness journey in 1997 when she finished her medical esthetic license and later was oncology-trained and certified in reflexology, hydrotherapy and lash artistry. A breast cancer survivor and certified sound bath healer, Nikki
Ania Mankowska is a seasoned spa and wellness executive with over two decades of experience leading luxury spa destinations through brand reinvention, pre-openings and transformational growth. She currently serves as Director of Spa & Wellness at the historic Nob Hill Spa at the Huntington Hotel in San Francisco, where she is leading a full-scale reinvention
Carol’s dynamic career in strategic marketing has allowed her to develop a widely-recognized expertise in hospitality and wellness. She is a leader in her field, known for analyzing trends and forecasting sales to develop long-term strategies, key objectives and operational execution plans based on business best practices, as well as maximum growth and profitability. Because
Patrick is a global spa and wellbeing executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience across luxury hospitality, wellness and experiential operations. He currently serves as Director of Operations, Global Wellbeing at Hyatt Hotels Corporation, where he leads the strategy, commercialization and operational scaling of wellbeing initiatives across Hyatt’s global brand portfolio. His work
Jennifer Holzworth is a strategic leader in luxury wellness and hospitality, guiding spa and wellness operations across Montage and Pendry brands. With more than 20 years of experience, she brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to the industry. Jennifer’s expertise lies in translating operational data into actionable growth levers—from appointment utilization
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Blake currently serves as spa manager for Viva Day Spa + Med Spa in Dallas, the company’s newest flagship location and first North Texas expansion. Previously, he held leadership roles at multiple Austin locations, including the ATX flagship at Domain NORTHSIDE. In these roles, he has led teams ranging from 40 to more than 75
Matthew celebrates 20 years in the hospitality industry, specializing in wellness and retail operations, currently serving as the Cluster Director of Spa & Retail Operations with Montage International. He has led spa and wellness concepts for globally recognized brands including The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, KSL Resorts and Omni Hotels. Throughout his career, Matthew has contributed to
Ella is a seasoned luxury hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience in the luxury Forbes 5 Star, AAA Five Diamond spa market. She is currently the Director of Spa, Fitness and Wellbeing, having returned to her spa roots in October of 2023 to elevate the wellbeing experience for guests, members and team members
With over 21 years of experience in the spa and wellness Industry. Emmanuel is a seasoned professional with a background in Luxury hospitality, who has collaborated with some of the Hotel Leading Groups, opening and operating spas across North America, the Caribbean and Europe. Emmanuel started his hospitality career with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (FHRI)
