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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 »
Ashlea Kelly
May 1, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Ashlea Kelly Content Creator, Travel Writer, Marketing Consultant, Photographer, Actress ashleaMedia Originally from Georgia, Ashlea fell in love with New Orleans during the summer of 1999, in between her junior and senior year of college. Her best friend’s sister had just gotten a job at a hotel in New Orleans & offered the girls a room in… Read More »
Tabather Moriley
April 18, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Tabather Moriley Event Manager Five O Fore Golf Entertainment Tabather Moriley got started in tourism as early as 2016 booking her own trips as well as her friends' trips and someone suggested she should become a travel agent. She became an independent travel agent for the next four years and absolutely loved it. Then came the… Read More »
Ashley Hartman-Taylor
April 18, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Ashley Hartman-Taylor Regional Business Development Manager Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd Ashley is a Business Development Manager in the travel and hospitality industry with a background in hotel sales, events, and partnership development. She specializes in building meaningful relationships within the travel community and is passionate about connecting people through travel and curated experiences. In her… Read More »
Meagan Moreland
April 18, 2026 |Member Spotlight: Meagen Moreland-Taliancich Senior Communications Strategist Gambel Communications Meagen Moreland-Taliancich is a senior communications strategist at Gambel Communications with more than 15 years of experience across crisis communications, reputation and brand strategy. She previously served as press and communications attaché at the Consulate General of France in Louisiana, leading public relations through crises, cultural festivals and diplomatic… Read More »