

Simone Lawrence - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 National Secretary, Simone! Year: Senior Emphasis: Hotels Hometown: Montego Bay, Jamaica My NSMH Love Story I fell in love with NSMH at the Regional Conference in Denver, CO. There is a special bond created when you go on these trips. We all get closer as a chapter when we go through these experiences together. I remember feeling so welcomed and cared for. It's a feeling I'll never forget. My NSMH Journey I joined NSMH last fall. I was introduced to the clu


Juli Hanson - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 Membership Director, Juli! Year: Sophomore Emphasis: Meetings and Events Hometown: Elk Grove, CA My NSMH Love Story I actually fell in love with NSMH before I even started taking classes at SDSU. At the March Open House, I saw the presentation for NSMH and fell in love with the organization’s goals, ideologies, and purpose. I knew that once I got on campus, I would join. I have continued to love NSMH ever since! My NSMH Journey I joined NSMH as soon as poss


Madeleine Leones - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 Chapter Liaison, Madi! Year: Sophomore Emphasis: Meetings and Events Hometown: San Diego, CA My NSMH Love Story I believe I fell in love with NSMH later than most of my friends. It wasn’t until the last night of the 2019 National Conference in Atlanta, GA. After the gala, the SDSU Chapter huddled together and I got to experience my first senior salute. Hearing the soon-to-be graduates express why they love this organization inspired me to realize how large


Tran Le - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 Planning Director, Tran! Year: Senior Emphasis: Hotels Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam My NSMH Love Story The moment I fell in love with NSMH was at open house prior to transferring into SDSU! One of the members was extremely welcoming and explained NSMH to me. From there, I got hooked and wanted to get involved right away! My NSMH Journey My time as an NSMH member has been awesome! There has never been a dull moment. I got involved right away as a tran


McHayla Killoran - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 Community Service Director, McHayla! Year: Senior Emphasis: Hotels Hometown: Tokyo, Japan My NSMH Love Story I fell in love with NSMH after attending Western Regional Conference in Anaheim, CA, and going to my first networking event. Talking to our faculty advisers and NSMH board members gave me the confidence to get out of my shell. My NSMH Journey I started in NSMH by attending my first Regional Conference and two National Conferences. From there, I atten


Rebecca Gonzalez - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 High School Outreach Director, Rebecca! Year: Junior Emphasis: Meetings and Events Hometown: Irvine, CA My NSMH Love Story I fell in love with NSMH at the first event I ever attended, which was the NSMH Bowling Mixer. There, I met so many nice people who welcomed me in like family. My NSMH Journey I joined NSMH my sophomore year with the goal of getting involved. After attending my first NSMH event, I agreed that I didn’t want to miss out on any of the upco


Brylynn Smith - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 Treasurer, Brylynn! Year: Sophomore Emphasis: Meetings and Events Hometown: Las Vegas, NV My NSMH Love Story I fell in love with NSMH at the 2019 Nationals Conference in Atlanta, GA! My NSMH Journey I joined NSMH Spring semester of my freshman year. I was basically forced to go to Nationals, but it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever agreed to! I was able to gain a deeper understanding of my major and I've seen hospitality in action through industry pro


Sean Cornell - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 Secretary, Sean! Year: Senior Emphasis: Hotels Hometown: Calistoga, CA My NSMH Love Story I fell in love with NSMH at the National Conference in Atlanta, GA, where I got the chance to listen and learn from so many inspiring people in hospitality. This is something that I’ll never forget. My NSMH Journey I was attracted to NSMH, because I love the inclusivity and vision of the organization. The first NSMH event I attended was the NSMH Bowling Mixer, and I ha


Kayla Taliaferro - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 High School Outreach Director, Kayla! Year: Junior Emphasis: Meetings and Events Hometown: Atlantic City, New Jersey My NSMH Love Story I fell in love with NSMH last year at the Western Regional Conference in Denver, CO! My NSMH Journey I was not involved at all my freshman year. At the end of the year, Dr. D reached out to me and encouraged me to apply for board. I'm so glad she did. I have been on board ever since and have met so many amazing people, expe


Jason Lum - #MYNSMHSTORY
Meet our 2019-2020 Social Media Director, Jason! Year: Junior Emphasis: Hotels Hometown: Fresno, CA My NSMH Love Story Honestly, my love for NSMH came a lot later than everyone else. I had attended many HTM events, but they were never NSMH-specific. Unlike others, I didn't go to Regionals or Nationals, but I was constantly told that I had to get involved in the life-changing organization. I still have yet to have my heartfelt "I love NSMH" moment, but I know that this semeste