Melissa Maher
Steering Committee @Female Founders In Hospitality
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WORK HISTORY
Steering Committee @Female Founders In Hospitality
Serve on the Steering Committee of Female Founders in Hospitality, supporting a global community of women building companies in travel and hospitality.Champion leadership development, executive presence, and founder visibility.
EDUCATION
Brave Thinking Institute
Life Mastery Consultant , Life Coaching & Planning
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Bachelor's degree, Hotel Management
NACD (National Association of Certified Directors)
Candidate for Accelerate NACD Directorship Certification , Board of Directors Preparation Training
University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business
Brave Thinking Institute
Dream Builder Certification , Executive Leadership Coaching
SKILLS
ABOUT MELISSA MAHER
I learned how to lead long before I had a title.From a snack shack in Indiana to the front desk at UNLV, I discovered something early: confidence is a choice, presence is a skill, and influence is earned one interaction at a time.As I moved through the hospitality industry, one insight changed everything. The leaders who advanced weren’t always the smartest - they were the ones who communicated with clarity and confidence when the stakes were high.That belief carried me to the C-suite at Expedia, where I led global teams, negotiated multi‑billion‑dollar partnerships, and worked alongside some of the world’s most recognized hotel brands. It taught me how decisions are really made - and what it takes to influence them.Today, as Founder & CEO of Pinnacle Enterprises Group, I advise senior leaders and hospitality brands at pivotal moments. I help executives command the room, communicate with authority, and drive outcomes that matter.I’ve been named one of the 50 Most Inspirational People in Global Hospitality & Travel (2025) and am the bestselling author of Holding Your Own — a playbook for leaders who want to show up with strength, clarity, and strategic influence.Because confidence isn’t optional. Influence isn’t accidental. And presence isn’t negotiable.If you’re ready to elevate how you lead and communicate, let’s connect.
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