Pulse September 2024 | Page 4

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ISPA CHAIR

ISPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Peace of mind

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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