ABOUT IHLA's Hospitality Young Professionals (HYP, formerly IL Under 30 Gateway) program addresses the personal and professional needs of young hospitality professionals who are passionate about their careers and our industry. Benefits and resources are inspired by the American Hotel & Lodging Association Under 30 Gateway. Through events, resources, and networking, HYP members build strategic relationships, get top-level industry insight, and stand-out from the crowd.
Why join and be involved in HYP? It's is a great way to: • Refine your leadership abilities • Enhance your personal skills • Develop business relationships • Build lasting friendships • Contribute to our community
Are you... a young professional under the age of 40 and employed at an IHLA member hotel? Then you need to connect with other young professionals of HYP! JOIN
Membership in HYP is FREE to any young professionals employed by an IHLA member hotel.
If you are interested in joining, email: Jennifer Chase.
HYP Leadership Committee 2020
Paloma Pina Director of Front Office LondonHouse Chicago
Laura Knights Sales & Marking Coordinator DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile
Nidhi Sunderam Complex Marketing Manager Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile & DoubleTree Magnificent Mile
Aimee Gaspari Group Sales Manager theWit Hotel Chicago – A DoubleTree by Hilton
Alina Neiburg Assistant Front Office Manager Hyatt Centric Chicago Magnificent Mile
Marissa Pomerantz Sales Manager Kimpton Hotel Allegro
Alyssa Poniatowski Corporate Senior Marketing Manager White Lodging
Kennedie Carlson Talent & Culture Manager Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
James McHenry Sales Manager Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park
Amanda Hewson Human Resources Manager Hilton Chicago Hotel