ISPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IF YOU ATTENDED JONATHAN ELLERBY ’ S education session at the 2024 ISPA Conference in Phoenix , you heard him share compelling research about how leaders who practice mindfulness are less stressed , better communicators and more empathetic — and they more easily overcome challenges .

SIGN ME UP ! Jonathan has more wisdom to share with ISPA members . ( See story on page 22 .) I know every spa leader reading these words could gain from purposeful mindfulness . Starting with mindfulness helps build a culture of accountability . When everyone is more aware of their actions and decisions , they naturally take more responsibility . A mindful approach encourages teams to step up , work together and drive the organization forward .

MINDFUL DECISIONS Ever wonder what the acronym ISPA means ? After convening ISPA Board business the past few months , I know it should stand for “ Initiative-Strategy-Progress-Action .”

Board service requires making data-informed decisions . It ’ s not always an easy path . We ’ re fortunate that your ISPA Board has thoughtful and dedicated leaders serving the International SPA Association . During this year ’ s Conference , we promised to share more operational details about initiatives and decisions . See the new “ Board Briefings ” column ( page 60 ) for the first installment of a regular update on board business .

OFFICERS

Chair • Kelleye Martin Trellis Spa The Houstonian Hotel , Club & Spa

Vice Chair • Jennifer Holzworth Montage International

Secretary / Treasurer • Charlotte Prescott Toska Spa & Facial Bar Miami

Immediate Past Chair • Patrick Huey Hyatt Hotels Corporation

DIRECTORS

Foundation Chair • Todd Shaw Fountain Life

Foundation Vice Chair • Ella Kent The Spa at Sea Island

Taylor Fields PCH Hotels and Resorts

CG Funk Funk Consulting

Kelly Gasspari-Fleming The Waldorf Astoria Chicago Spa and Health Club

Brisa Huezo Noble House Hotels & Resorts

Barry McCaffrey BABOR

Terry Prager Terry Prager Spa Consulting , Inc .

Kenneth Ryan Marriott International

Eric Savage Freedom Spas , LLC

Jessica Shea Hilton

Jessica Timberlake Jessica L . Timberlake Consulting

— KELLEYE MARTIN , CHAIR

Jessica Wadley Oakworks , Inc .

Lynne McNees International SPA Association

ISPA Medical Advisor Brent A . Bauer MD Mayo Clinic

Honorary Foundation Board Member Deborah Szekely Rancho La Puerta

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