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  2024-2025 Leadership Speaker Series: Jen Leary

  Lynn University

  Jen Leary | CEO of CLA
  Date and time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 12-2 p.m. EDT
  Location: Mohammed Indimi International Business Center

  The College of Business and Management invites you to hear from Jen Leary, CEO of CLA - a top professional services firm in the U.S., with operations in more than 130 markets from coast to coast. With the rise of AI technology, CLA also implements AI-powered technology to enhance operations and deliver new value. Moderated by Bruce Himelstein.

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  2022-2023 C-Suite Speaker Series: Andres Barry

  Lynn University

  Andres Barry | President, JetBlue Travel Products
  Date and time: March 29, 2023, 5 p.m. EDT
  Location: Elaine's, Christine E. Lynn University Center

  Enjoy a VIP meet-and-greet, then hear about Barry's well established career at JetBlue Travel Products and as a managing partner and director during an interactive discussion.

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  2022-2023 C-Suite Speaker Series: Vincent LaRuffa

  Lynn University

  Vincent LaRuffa | Senior Vice President of Resort Sales and Marketing at Universal Orlando Resort
  Date and time: Feb. 21, 2023, 6 p.m. EST
  Location: Elaine's, Christine E. Lynn University Center

  Vince LaRuffa discusses his 20-year career at Universal Orlando Resort and 37 years of experience in hospitality. Moderated by Bruce Himelstein.

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  2021-2022 C-Suite Speaker Series: Roger Dow

  Lynn University

  Roger Dow | U.S. Travel Association President and CEO
  Date and time: Feb. 8, 2022, 6-8 p.m. EST
  Location: Elaine's, Christine E. Lynn University Center

  The event was moderated by Bruce Himelstein, former senior executive of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and chief marketing officer of Loews Hotels. Dow spoke about his role as the chief travel industry advocate in Washington, D.C. and provided valuable advice to students looking to enter the field. Audience Q&A followed.

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  2021-2022 C-Suite Speaker Series: Erica S. Kasel

  Lynn University

  Erica S. Kasel | Chief Marketing Officer, The Boca Raton
  Date and time: Nov. 9, 2021, 6 p.m. EST
  Location: Elaine's, Christine E. Lynn University Center