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Your RSVP is requested for MSWIT’s July 9 Summer Social at the Downtown Holiday Inn
June 27, 2026 |MSWIT Ladies... MSWIT has a special Summer Social gathering planned for Thursday, July 9 from 5 pm - 7 pm at the beautiful patio/pool rooftop of the Downtown Holiday Inn. There is no fee for this event...JUST lots of FUN! If you enjoyed the networking fun that we had last year at Coconut Beach, then you will really want to… Read More »
Lori Archer Smith
June 12, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Lori Archer Smith Creative Director/Copywriter/Social Media Manager Compucast Web ExperienceNewOrleans.com MardiGrasNewOrleans.com NewOrleansRestaurants.com Lori Archer-Smith’s career in hospitality began when she answered an ad for a copywriter for Peter Mayer Advertising in The Times-Picayune in 1983. “Bob’s job is open. His window office is taken.” She replied, “I want Bob’s job” and, sure enough, she got it. At Peter Mayer,… Read More »
Joy Alexander
June 12, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Joy Alexander Retired Teacher/New Orleans Tour Guide Joy loves New Orleans and for all of us who know Joy...it's truly a "joy" to be around her! She joined MSWIT in 2021 as a New Orleans Tour Guide on the recommendation of her daughter, Jill, who told her she would meet so many interesting women in the… Read More »
Risë Spinelli
June 10, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Risë Spinelli Sales Manager Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome Risë Spinelli is the Sales Manager for the Holiday Inn Downtown Superdome, a role she assumed in 2024, bringing her career full circle back to IHG/Holiday Inn brands where she first began over 30 years ago in Orlando, Florida. Although she grew up near (and worked for) Walt… Read More »
Robin Parson
June 10, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Robin Parson Owner Tours by NOLA As an Oral Historian, Independent Scholar, and Cultural Ambassador Native to New Orleans, Robin has dedicated her career to preserving African American history and culture in Louisiana. Her professional background includes over 20 years as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Louis Armstrong Foundation, Inc., a decade as the curator for… Read More »
MSWIT Annual Membership Drive Luncheon takes place on Tuesday, June 23 at The Jung Hotel
June 8, 2026 |MSWIT Members... We expect a large attendance for this month's special "Membership Drive" lunch meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at The Jung Hotel. At this meeting we are inviting "Qualified Prospective Members" as our guests for lunch. We already have started our list of suggested interested potential members. Contact Bobbi for more details. MSWIT Members Ryan Sheckart, Maggie Kelly, Carolynn… Read More »
Rosalie Mortillaro
May 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Rosalie Mortillaro Director of Marketing & Communications New Orleans Morial Convention Center Rosalie's path into Marketing and Communications began with a strong mentor. After graduating from the University of New Orleans, Lois Sutton gave her start in Marketing and Public Relations at Prudential Louisiana Properties. She often says, “Lois taught me everything I know,” and credits her… Read More »
Stacey Messina
May 15, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Stacey Messina Owner Messina's Catering & Events Stacey Messina is the owner of Messina’s Catering and Events and has over 35 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Stacey and her husband George have grown their company over the last 25 years, from one restaurant in Kenner to a leading food and beverage company in the Gulf… Read More »
MSWIT’s May 26th Dinner Meeting takes place at the “Boulevard Private Dining Room” on Vets Hwy
May 2, 2026 |MSWIT Members... Our next MSWIT dinner meeting takes place on Tuesday, May 26 at Boulevard American Bistro's new "private dining room" located in the Independence Mall located in Metairie at 4241 Veterans Memorial Blvd. There's plenty of free parking and we will enter in the special group entrance with the navy blue awning that says "Boulevard Private Dining" which is… Read More »
Christine Sory
May 1, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Christine Sory Director of Sales Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans & Convention Center This story is what networking is all about! After graduating from college with bachelor’s degrees in management and marketing, Christine was unsure what career path to pursue. She began working in marketing at Eastover Country Club, where she also met her future husband. After moving… Read More »