Anna Blue
AHLA Foundation and Yum! Brands Executives Appointed Conti Professors
THE SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | October 19, 2023
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Penn State School of Hospitality Management has named Anna Blue, president of the AHLA Foundation — the nonprofit arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association — and James C. Fripp, chief equity and inclusion officer of Yum! Brands, as its 2023-24 Walter J. Conti visiting professors. The Conti Professorship program brings hospitality industry leaders and scholars to serve as guest lecturers and mentors with students in the Hospitality Management program, as well as to connect with faculty members and researchers in the school. As part of its 35th anniversary year, Blue and Fripp represent the con...
AHLA Names Anna Blue President of AHLA Foundation
AHLA | January 9, 2023
WASHINGTON (January 9, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the singular voice representing every segment of the hotel industry, today announced two leadership additions to the association and its charitable giving affiliate. Anna Blue has been named President of the AHLA Foundation and Jacqueline Policastro has been appointed Executive Vice President of Marketing & Communications. “After a thorough search, we are proud to welcome Anna and Jacqueline to the Foundation and AHLA teams,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “Their collective experience and fresh energy will only continue to build o...
