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hdac awards of excellence
Photo courtesy of the MARRIOTT-SORENSON CENTER FOR HOSPITALITY LEADERSHIP
Ashli Johnson
Executive Director
Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership, Howard
University School of Business
The Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) Awards of Excellence
recognizes individuals or companies who are working to advance the
industry through the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
In terms of educating the next generation of leaders, there is no one more
fi tt ing than this year's (the awards' third) recipient, Ashli Johnson, who
brings nearly 20 years of hospitality leadership, consulting, and academic
experience to the role, where she is tasked with building a pipeline of
Black executive-level talent and entrepreneurs to shape and lead the future
of the industry. Here, she discusses how she hopes to create change in her
new role.
In April, you cut the ribbon on the Marriott-Sorenson Center for
Hospitality Leadership, created as a result of a $20 million gift
from The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation in 2021.
What have been the most immediate changes since then?
The excitement surrounding the center's ribbon cutt ing has been
absolutely incredible; the most immediate changes have been the amount
of visitors and engagement inquires we have welcomed during this special
time in the center's history.
What can you tell us about the curriculum? How do you expect
it will evolve?
We are currently developing a fi rst-of-its-kind curriculum designed to
equip our scholars to excel in corporate hospitality spaces. The goal is to be
innovative in approaching the future needs of the industry while serving
the current generation of future hospitality leaders, thus it will look and
feel diff erent from traditional hospitality curriculum.
What does the center embody?
The Marriott -Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership will serve as the
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premier source of future Black hospitality industry leaders, infl uencers,
and entrepreneurs; exceptional talent is here at Howard University!
How can hospitality professionals best support the school and
its students?
By joining us in co-creating a bett er hospitality industry. Connect with
and show up for our scholars, join us for a Work From Howard Day, invite
our scholars to directly learn from you and your teams, create impactful
internship and fulltime opportunities. The possibilities for support and
engagement are endless.
How can hospitality professionals best put the principles and
ethics at the heart of the center into practice?
By starting today, with who and what you have. The talent pipeline exists
beyond entry level; underrepresented leaders across our industry need
retention and promotion support.
What are the biggest changes you'd like to see in the
hospitality industry?
The global pandemic truly forced our industry to rethink nearly every
aspect of the business. I would love to see our industry become more agile
in identifying and implementing transformative solutions that support our
most important asset-people.
What gives you hope for the future?
The changemakers, trailblazers, dreamers, and doers that are committ ed
to the equitable and inclusive transformation of hospitality give me the
greatest hope. I truly believe that the unrepresented will not remain
underestimated for much longer.
What's next?
We recently celebrated our fi rst program graduate, who is now working
in a corporate hospitality role, so there is much more of this to come!
Every day the work continues. What's next for me is to remain diligent in
creating access for advancement in hospitality. hd
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Hospitality Design - May/June 2023
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Hospitality Design - May/June 2023
contents
from the editor
behind the design
people: cityscene dc
sketchbook
hotelier of the year: kemper hyers
design firm of the year: tara bernerd & partners
hdac awards of excellence: ashli johnson
designer profile: diego olivero
outdoor
seating
wallcoverings
window coverings
hd awards: products
hd/west elm student product design competition
hd awards: projects
ad index
back space: constantina tsoutsikou
Hospitality Design - May/June 2023 - Intro
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Hospitality Design - May/June 2023 - hd awards: projects
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