Emily C.
Scaling Global Travel & Wellness Brands through Operational Excellence and Human-Centric Strategy. Bridging the gap between brand vision and sustainable growth.
- Role
- VP of Finance at Hsmai San Diego Chapter
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Emily C.
I’ve spent my career in the world of luxury travel, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that hospitality isn\'t just a service, it’s a feeling.Whether I am opening hotels around the world, repositioning legacy properties, or marketing high-concept restaurants and spas, the challenge is always the same: How do you take a massive, ambitious vision and make it feel personal, seamless, and effortless for the guest?As a COO, I focus on the invisible choreography that makes that ease possible. I love the “how” of the systems, the operational strategy, and the structural framework that allow a luxury brand to deliver on its promise at scale. Without that foundation, even the most beautiful vision eventually loses its balance.I joined Kinship to bring my hospitality-first mindset to the agency side. While I’m a \"relationships-first\" operator at my core, I am also a builder who finds deep satisfaction in architecting the internal systems that allow a creative vision to reach its full potential. I am incredibly proud to have led our team through a period of hyper-growth, expanding our footprint to a national scale and doubling both our annual revenue and team size, all while meticulously protecting the boutique, high-touch approach that defines us.My perspective is rooted in the idea of relational equity. I don\'t believe in growth for growth’s sake; I build the infrastructure that allows a brand to get bigger while getting better and staying more connected to its mission. By applying the rigor and high-touch standards of global hotel openings to the modern wellness landscape, I help partners navigate their next chapter with intention.I am always energized by a complex challenge and a good conversation. If you’re building something meaningful in the travel or wellness space and want a marketing or operational partner who values the journey as much as the result, let’s connect.
Experience
VP of Finance
Dec 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US
Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Certified Health Coach
2017 — 2018
National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer
2019 — 2020
San Diego State University
BA, Political Science
2001 — 2005
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