Rhode Island Hospitality Associations’ Women in Hospitality (WIH) Kick-Off was held on the outdoor patio at the Nylo Hotel in Warwick on June 26. More than 65 women gathered to share best practices and learn from one another. RIHA President and CEO, Dale J. Venturini, spoke on the importance of mentorship, and stated “before you reach the next rung on that ladder, reach back and pull someone up behind you,” encouraging attendees to support and empower one another as they climb the ladder of success in their careers. WIH Chairwoman, Kristen Adamo of Providence Warwick CVB, asked attendees to share topics and ideas for future WIH meetings, from which RIHA plans to develop future topics for the fall meeting series.
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- Dale Venturini, President/CEO, RI Hospitality Association; Kristen Adamo, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau.
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- Nichole Jorel, Manager of Workforce Development, RI Hospitality Association; Monika Zuluaga, Vice President of Membership and Marketing, RI Hospitality Association; and Sarah Bratko, Manager of Governmental Affairs, RI Hospitality Association.
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- Rebecca Campagna, Boat House Restaurant; Elle Wadel, Castle Hill Inn Restaurant; Casey Picardo, Castle Hill Inn Restaurant; Emily Thompson, Castle Hill Inn Restaurant.
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- More than 65 women were in attendance for the Women in Hospitality Kick-Off held at the NYLO hotel in Warwick.
