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Year
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Chairperson
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Annual Conference Location
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Annual Conference Theme
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2023
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Amani Sanders, Virginia State University
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Ithaca, NY – Cornell University
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“Roots to the Sky: Reaching for the S.U.N. (Success. Unity. NSMH.”
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2022
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Gabrielle Turiel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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Miami, FL - Florida International University
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“We Are Family: Reconnecting NSHM Across the Nation”
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2021
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Gabrielle Turiel, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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SUPER REGIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE (Due to COVID)
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“Still We Rise”
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2020
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Jada Lowe,
Pennsylvania State University
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Houston, TX - Hyatt Regency Houston
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"2020: Visioning a New Beginning"
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2019
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Corcharnelia Martin,
Purdue University
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Atlanta, GA - Hilton Atlanta
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“30 Years! Celebrating the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping Our Future”
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2018
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Cameron Scott,
Virginia State University
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Chicago, IL - Hilton Chicago
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"Taking Charge of Change: Evolving, Embracing & Innovating"
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2017
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Natalia Rojas-Valois,
Pennsylvania State University
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Jacksonville, FL - Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, FL
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"Planting Seeds for Growth"
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2016
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Kadeem Washington,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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Washington, DC - Hyatt Regency Crystal City
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"Our Nation, Our House: Diversity Matters"
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2015
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Michael Wearen,
Pennsylvania State University
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Pittsburgh, PA - The Westin Convention Center
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"NMSH: A Legacy Solid As Steel"
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2014
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Jasmyn Franklin,
Pennsylvania State University
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St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Union State Hotel, A Doubletree Hotel by Hilton
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"Celebrating A Quarter Century: NSMH Homecoming"
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2013
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Kristine Suh,
Boston University
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Orlando, FL - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Walt Disney World Resort
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"World of NSMH: Experience the Ride"
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2012
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Steven Tiller,
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte
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Washington, DC - Hyatt Regency Crystal City
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"NSMH Nation: iDream iLearn, iAim"
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2011
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Abayomi Egbeleye,
Ferris State University
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Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway
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"Creating Our Own Legacy" (C.O.OL)
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2010
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Phillip Cooper,
Cornell University
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Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
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"Switching Gears, Shifting into Overdrive"
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2009
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Dylan Galloway,
North Carolina Central University
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Greensboro, NC - Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons
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"20 Years of Developing Today's Students into Tomorrow's Leaders"
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2008
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Jade Patterson,
Cornell University
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Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh Convention Center
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"Mission Possible!"
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2007
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Adrian Torres,
San Diego State University
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Seattle/Bellevue, WA - Meydenbauer Convention Center
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"The Breakthrough"
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2006
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Juan Antonio Webster,
North Carolina Central University
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Dallas, TX - The Westin Dallas City Center
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"NSMH: Finding Your Edge in the Hospitality Game!"
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2005
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S. Mei Acuna,
James Madison University
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Charlotte, NC - The Hilton Charlotte Center City
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"Licensed to Drive: Empowering a New Generation of Leaders"
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2004
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S. Mei Acuna,
James Madison University
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St. Louis, MO - The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
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"NSMH at 15: Shattering Boundaries and Blazing New Paths"
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2003
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Katheldra Pinder,
Georgia State University
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Boston, MA - The Westin Copley Place
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"The Inclusion Revolution: Are You On Board?"
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2002
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Katheldra Pinder,
Georgia State University
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Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Hotel and Casino
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"Bet on Success: Win with Diversity"
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2001
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Dana Herbert,
Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island
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Miami, FL - Marriott Biscayne Bay
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"Embracing Difference: Leveraging the Power of Diversity"
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2000
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Nakera Simms,
Bethune-Cookman College
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Chicago, IL - Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
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"Leading Diversity in the New Millennium"
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1999
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James Dinnall,
Delaware State University
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Atlanta, GA - Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown
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"Celebrating a Decade of Vision: Embracing a Future of Success"
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1998
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Liliahn Johnson,
Howard University
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Houston, TX - Marriott
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"Making Growth a Reality with Southern Hospitality"
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1997
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Frank George,
Morris Brown College
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Philadelphia, PA - The Adam's Mark Hotel
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"STEPS: Students Together Envisioning Professional Success"
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1996
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Juan Antonio Rodriguez,
University of New Hampshire
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Arlington, VA - Crystal Gateway Marriott
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"Making Changes and Moving Forward Refocusing the Vision for A Better Future"
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1995
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Monica Edwards (Smith),
Cornell University
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Winston-Salem, NC - The Adam's Mark
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"Exploring the World of Hospitality"
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1994
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Darrell Flood,
Pennsylvania State University
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State College, PA - Nittany Lion Inn (at Penn State Univ.)
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"Standing Together So We Can Start On Our Own"
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1993
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Sharonda White,
Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY - Cornell University
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"Visions of Today, Realities of Tomorrow"
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1992
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Evan Frazier,
Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY - Cornell University
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"Fulfilling the Dream: Structuring the Future of the National Society"
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1991
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Alfred Watts,
Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY - Cornell University
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"Maintaining the Vision: Structuring the Future of Minorities in the Hospitality Industry"
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1990
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Alfred Watts,
Cornell University
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Ithaca, NY - Cornell University
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"Unity: A Key to Success"
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1989
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NSMH in its founding stages
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Ithaca, NY - Cornell University
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NSMH in its Founding Stages
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