
NHLA Women in Lodging (WIL) is committed to the professional development of women in the hospitality industry. We provide opportunities for women to obtain leadership competencies through certifications, seminars, classes and conferences. Through educational programming, structured mentoring, networking opportunities and philanthropic endeavors, WIL provides the forum for professional women to gain career momentum and connect with other industry leaders.
WIL Council 2022
Diane Gandy | Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association | President, Founder |
Mary Ann Burns | Boyd Gaming, Corporate Vice President of Hotel Operations | Chairperson |
Chris Breed | Soleil Management, Vice President Operations | Founding Member |
Jaime Miranda | Venetian Resort Las Vegas, V.P., Hotel Operations | Luxury Services | Founding Member |
Michele Kline | Kline Hospitality Consulting | Founding Member |
Nicole Marshall | Siegel Suites, Regional Manager | Founding Member |
Austin Bagwell | MGM Resorts | Member |
Gina Arambula | MGM Resorts | Member |
Helen Fafara | Procter and Gamble Professional | Member |
Sara Redler | Experis Solutions | Member |
Kristen Yaeger | UNLV | Member |
Upcoming Events
Q2 WIL Council Meeting
April 13, 2022
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

NHLA thanks our sponsor Timothy S Y Lam Foundation for supporting Women in Lodging.
Visit the event calendar for a full listing of all upcoming events.


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The following organizations are currently represented in NV WIL:
Organization |
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Aria Resort & Casino |
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa |
Avi Resort & Casino |
Bellagio |
Bluegreen Club 36 |
Boyd Gaming Corporation |
California Hotel Casino |
Carson Valley Inn |
College of Southern Nevada |
Dale Carnegie Training of Nevada |
Diamond Resorts International |
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino |
DTN Productions International |
Eastside Cannery Casino & Hotel |
Elara, a Hilton Grand Vacations Club |
Fairfield Inn Las Vegas Airport |
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas |
Gold Dust West - Carson City |
Hampton Inn & Suites |
Heartland Payment Systems |
Hilton Worldwide |
Holley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Wray, Puzey & Thompson |
Icebox Consulting Group |
Image Words |
M Resort Spa & Casino |
Mandarin Oriental |
MGM Resorts International |
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino |
Predictive Leadership Solutions |
PSAV Presentation Services |
Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors |
Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall |
Service Advisor USA |
Soleil Management |
Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits |
Suncoast Resort & Casino |
Tahiti Village Resort & Spa |
The ASNY Corporation |
The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas |
The International School of Hospitality |
The Orleans Hotel & Casino |
The Rainmaker Group |
The Ridge Tahoe |
The Service Companies |
The Venetian & Palazzo Resort Hotel & Casino |
Tropicana Las Vegas - A Doubletree by Hilton |
University of Nevada Las Vegas |
Vdara Hotel & Spa |
Vegas PBS |
Whitney Peak Hotel |
Workplace ESL Solutions, LLC |
Wyndham Vacation Ownership |
Your Authentic Image |