Kimberly Dietrich

Kimberly DietrichTitle: Information Technology Product Director
Company: Station Casinos
Location: Las Vegas, NV United States

A well-rounded individual, Kimberly Dietrich knows nearly every aspect of the hospitality industry. She started out at a hotel’s front desk and then moved into housekeeping. After that, Ms. Dietrich transitioned to the IT side of the profession, where she was in charge of training and installation procedures. Together, this experience in the front-end and back-end of hospitality prepared her for her current role as the IT product director. Ms. Dietrich also feels fortunate to have a variety of mentors who inspired her because of how they promoted teamwork by being out there in the trenches along with everyone else. They’ve never forgotten where they came from. She is currently utilizing the skills she’s gained in her role with Station Casinos, where she handles all hospitality, including hotel, food and beverage, retail, spa, and human resources.

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Dr. Margaret A. McGregor, DM-ESS, Colonel, USAF(ret.)

Title: Independent Business Owner
Company: Elementary Success, LLC
Location:  Vienna, VA United States

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Vandana Talwar

Vandana TalwarTitle: Chief Executive Officer, Founder, Fashion Designer
Company: Evanna Fashion House
Location:  Singapore
 
 
 
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Claire J. Roberts, SIOR

Title: Real Estate Associate
Company: Marcus & Millichap
Location:  Minneapolis, MN United States

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Karen Yasukawa

Yasuwaka, KarenTitle: Senior Investment Consultant
Company: UBS
Location:  Honolulu, HI United States

Bringing her exuberance for living to both her personal and professional life, Karen Yasukawa has thrived in the more than three decades she’s been in the financial services industry. She began her career with Aetna Life Insurance Company, where she served as the manager of the employee benefits division and the general manager of Aetna Capital Management. From there, Ms. Yasukawa progressed to become the vice president and senior consultant of Kemper Securities, and then in 1996, she joined Smith Barney as first vice president and senior investment management consultant. Finally, in June 2007, she joined her current employer, UBS, where she serves as a senior investment consultant. Ms. Yasukawa also leads the defined contribution investment consulting practice of The Kikawa Group, which includes working with plan sponsors on effective plan design, vendor due diligence, reviewing and monitoring the plan’s current fund line-up, and other activities.

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