Planners

The Planning Committee

A team of over twenty event planners are fully engaged with the planning, organizing, and execution of the 22nd staging of THE Hospitality GALA. The team is comprised of hotel leaders and HRMT faculty advisors and students. Although team members have more focused responsibilities in either marketing or operations, there is collaboration on the creation of silent and live auction packages. Team members work to secure enviable travel and leisure package donations that are of exceptional value to our guests by engaging and interacting with sponsors/donors.

Katherine Chacon

Senior
Rockville, MD

Katherine Chacon is a senior at Auburn University majoring in Communication with a minor in Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies.

Jennifer Dailey

Senior
Huntsville, AL

My name is Jennifer Dailey and from Huntsville, AL. I’m a graduating Senior in the Hotel and Restaurant Management program.

Jennifer Davie

Senior
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

My name is Jennifer Davie and I am a senior from Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida with a family that has always loved to travel. I decided to major in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Auburn University, because I wanted to do something I loved and had a passion for.

Cameron Dungan

Senior
Thomasville, AL

Cameron is a Senior in Hotel and Restaurant Management, but also has a degree in Marketing from Auburn University.

Constance Oderich

Junior
Porto Alegre, Brazil

I am a junior student of Nutrition in an exchange program from Porto Alegre, Brazil. Since I started studying at Auburn University, I was really curious and excited about the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program.

Brooke Owen

Senior
Norcross, GA

I was initially attracted to the hospitality industry because the fast paced environment works significantly well with my personality

Hannah Parker

Senior
Opelika, AL

I could not be more excited to be a part of the planning for the 23rd Annual Hospitality Gala.

Chandler Rodgers

Senior
Birmingham, AL

I am interested in hospitality because I think it is a field that directly gratifies every customer it touches. I am mostly interested in events because I love being a part of someone’s special day, I mean when I get married I will always remember my event planner.

Payton Thornton

Senior
Auburn, AL

My name is Payton Thornton and I am a senior in Hotel and Restaurant Management. I have had a passion for service since I was a child and have always loved food!