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Industry speakers exchange valuable, real-world lessons with students

Learn about the important conversations we have at Lynn University.
Jen Leary walks outside of Lynn's campus with a group of students.

Lynn University empowers students to sharpen their critical thinking skills by fostering meaningful conversations both in and beyond the classroom. 

Since 2019, the university's Leadership Speaker Series has connected students with top professionals, offering firsthand insights, real-world perspectives and the invaluable experience of learning directly from leaders. 

Moderated by award-winning hospitality industry veteran Bruce Himelstein, the series features leaders with wide-ranging careers—from the co-owner of the New York Giants football team to the president of JetBlue Travel Products. Through candid reflections and professional insights, leaders provide Lynn's students, faculty and staff with powerful takeaways drawn from years of experience. A warm thank you to all our speakers for their valuable time and wisdom.

Bruce Himelstein holds a microphone as he addresses students in a lecture hall.
Moderator since 2019
Bruce Himelstein
Former executive of Loews Hotels and The Ritz-Carlton | Recognized for reshaping luxury hospitality marketing, Himelstein brings decades of industry leadership to these conversations.
Jon Tisch speaks at the wold.
April 11, 2019
Jonathan Tisch
CEO of Loews Hotels and Co-owner of the New York Giants | "In your journey toward success, you have a responsibility to help others get to the same place."
Erica Kasel
Nov. 9, 2021
Erica Kasel
Chief Marketing Officer for The Boca Raton | "Nothing can prepare you for a leadership role unless you challenge yourself to be a lifelong learner."
Roger Dow speaks at Elaine's.
Feb. 8, 2022
Roger Dow
President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association | "The power of relationships is essential. The person sitting next to you today might be someone that is critically important to you 25 years from now."
Enrique Tasende speaks to students during the BYOB keynote speaker event
Nov. 15, 2022
Enrique Tasende
Senior Vice President Active Investments at Dart Enterprises Ltd. | In 2024, Dart, a global organization investing in real estate, hospitality, finance and entertainment, announced a collaboration with Lynn to enhance the syllabus of the Dart Hospitality Training Programme.
Vincent LaRuffa speaks at Elaine's.
Feb. 21, 2023
Vincent LaRuffa
Senior Vice President of Resort Sales and Marketing at Universal Orlando Resort | "People need to know that they can count on you. Whether you are a vice president or a coordinator—your value is the same."
Andres Barry speak on stage during C-Suite Speaker Event
March 29, 2023
Andres Barry
President of JetBlue Travel Products | "Learning starts when you begin your career. Be the one that takes on the extra work; it will have a compound effect on building your knowledge base. The rest will take care of itself."
Ken Rehmann
March 14, 2024
Kenneth Rehmann
Global Officer of Finance and Operations at Marriott International | "Don't be afraid to leave your comfort zone as you progress in your career and continue building your skills. You'll become an amazing business professional because of it."
Jenn Leary heashot
April 16, 2025
Jen Leary
CEO of CliftonLarsonAllen | "If you can focus on what makes you unique, you'll go far. Stay curious, stay kind and do the basics well."