In this episode, we talk about the challenges that LGBTQ+ people in America face working in the hospitality industry and their ideas on what we can do to be better hospitality leaders.

Jason Olea
Corporate Director of Information Technology | ARRIVE & Paligroup

A Hotelier with a focus on using technology to drive the guest experience
Starting his career as a Bellmen for a small family run hotel, Jason started his hospitality career as an operator first, working for Best Western, Hampton Inn, Kimpton Hotels, The Houstonian, and then ARRIVE. His passion has always been a focus on the art of hospitality, but quickly was recognized for his skill in technology and transferred to the IT department where he grew those skills. Jason currently resides in Houston, Texas but is a Utahan by birth and a Californian at heart. Being very outgoing, he champions the phrase "He's not your typical IT guy" with pride, making all who encounter him professionally and personally feel welcomed and cared for.

Connect:
linkedin.com/in/jasonolea
IG @05jolea
facebook.com/jason.olea.7

Christopher Henry
Co-Founder and CEO | Majestic Hospitality

Mr. Henry was admitted to the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in late 2017 as their youngest ever inductee. For the past five years, he has been a member of the Latino Hotel Association’s Board of Directors. Christopher is also an active member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA). In response to COVID’s impact on travel/tourism and the nationwide social upheaval in 2020, Christopher co-founded a new association, “NextGen in Lodging,” to engage and promote the ideas of up-and-coming hoteliers to produce an industrial paradigm shift. Mr. Henry served a five-year term on the advisory board of Belmont High School (LAUSD) and is a three-time distinguished guest lecturer at Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School. On a personal level, as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, Christopher also frequently advocates for workplace diversity and inclusion.

Christopher studied at the California School of Culinary Arts, American University in London - Richmond Hill, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree (Magna Cum Laude) in Hotel and Lodging Management at Johnson & Wales University.

Connect:
IG: @cmhenry1987
website: majestic-hospitality.com

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