| Year |
Chairperson |
Annual Conference Location |
Annual Conference Theme |
| 2020 |
Jada Lowe,
Pennsylvania State University
|
Houston, Texas - Hyatt Regency Houston |
"2020: Visioning a New Beginning"
|
| 2019 |
Corcharnelia Martin,
Purdue University
|
Atlanta, Georgia- Hilton Atlanta |
“30 Years! Celebrating the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping Our Future”
|
| 2018 |
Cameron Scott,
Virginia State University
|
Chicago, IL - Hilton Chicago |
"Taking Charge of Change: Evolving, Embracing & Innovating"
|
| 2017 |
Natalia Rojas-Valois,
Pennsylvania State University
|
Jacksonville, FL - Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, FL |
"Planting Seeds for Growth"
|
| 2016 |
Kadeem Washington,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
|
Washington, DC - Hyatt Regency Crystal City |
"Our Nation, Our House: Diversity Matters"
|
| 2015 |
Michael Wearen,
Pennsylvania State University
|
Pittsburgh, PA - The Westin Convention Center |
"NMSH: A Legacy Solid As Steel"
|
| 2014 |
Jasmyn Franklin,
Pennsylvania State University
|
St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Union State Hotel, A Doubletree Hotel by Hilton |
"Celebrating A Quarter Century: NSMH Homecoming"
|
| 2013 |
Kristine Suh,
Boston University
|
Orlando, FL - Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista in the Walt Disney World Resort |
"World of NSMH: Experience the Ride"
|
| 2012 |
Steven Tiller,
Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte
|
Washington, DC - Hyatt Regency Crystal City |
"NSMH Nation: iDream iLearn, iAim"
|
| 2011 |
Abayomi Egbeleye,
Ferris State University
|
Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway |
"Creating Our Own Legacy" (C.O.OL)
|
| 2010 |
Phillip Cooper,
Cornell University
|
Indianapolis, IN - Indianapolis Marriott Downtown |
"Switching Gears, Shifting into Overdrive"
|
| 2009 |
Dylan Galloway,
North Carolina Central University
|
Greensboro, NC - Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons |
"20 Years of Developing Today's Students into Tomorrow's Leaders"
|
| 2008 |
Jade Patterson,
Cornell University
|
Pittsburgh, PA - Pittsburgh Convention Center |
"Mission Possible!"
|
| 2007 |
Adrian Torres,
San Diego State University
|
Seattle/Bellevue, WA - Meydenbauer Convention Center |
"The Breakthrough"
|
| 2006 |
Juan Antonio Webster,
North Carolina Central University
|
Dallas, TX - The Westin Dallas City Center |
"NSMH: Finding Your Edge in the Hospitality Game!"
|
| 2005 |
S. Mei Acuna,
James Madison University
|
Charlotte, NC - The Hilton Charlotte Center City |
"Licensed to Drive: Empowering a New Generation of Leaders"
|
| 2004 |
S. Mei Acuna,
James Madison University
|
St. Louis, MO - The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis |
"NSMH at 15: Shattering Boundaries and Blazing New Paths"
|
| 2003 |
Katheldra Pinder,
Georgia State University
|
Boston, MA - The Westin Copley Place |
"The Inclusion Revolution: Are You On Board?"
|
| 2002 |
Katheldra Pinder,
Georgia State University
|
Las Vegas, NV - MGM Grand Hotel and Casino |
"Bet on Success: Win with Diversity"
|
| 2001 |
Dana Herbert,
Johnson & Wales University, Rhode Island
|
Miami, FL - Marriott Biscayne Bay |
"Embracing Difference: Leveraging the Power of Diversity"
|
| 2000 |
Nakera Simms,
Bethune-Cookman College
|
Chicago, IL - Hyatt Regency McCormick Place |
"Leading Diversity in the New Millennium"
|
| 1999 |
James Dinnall,
Delaware State University
|
Atlanta, GA - Hyatt Regency Atlanta Downtown |
"Celebrating a Decade of Vision: Embracing a Future of Success"
|
| 1998 |
Liliahn Johnson,
Howard University
|
Houston, TX - Marriott |
"Making Growth a Reality with Southern Hospitality"
|
| 1997 |
Frank George,
Morris Brown College
|
Philadelphia, PA - The Adam's Mark Hotel |
"STEPS: Students Together Envisioning Professional Success"
|
| 1996 |
Juan Antonio Rodriguez,
University of New Hampshire
|
Arlington, VA - Crystal Gateway Marriott |
"Making Changes and Moving Forward Refocusing the Vision for A Better Future"
|
| 1995 |
Monica Edwards (Smith),
Cornell University
|
Winston-Salem, NC - The Adam's Mark |
"Exploring the World of Hospitality"
|
| 1994 |
Darrell Flood,
Pennsylvania State University
|
State College, PA - Nittany Lion Inn (at Penn State Univ.) |
"Standing Together So We Can Start On Our Own"
|
| 1993 |
Sharonda White,
Cornell University
|
Ithaca, NY - Cornell University |
"Visions of Today, Realities of Tomorrow"
|
| 1992 |
Evan Frazier,
Cornell University
|
Ithaca, NY - Cornell University |
"Fulfilling the Dream: Structuring the Future of the National Society"
|
| 1991 |
Alfred Watts,
Cornell University
|
Ithaca, NY - Cornell University |
"Maintaining the Vision: Structuring the Future of Minorities in the Hospitality Industry"
|
| 1990 |
Alfred Watts,
Cornell University
|
Ithaca, NY - Cornell University |
"Unity: A Key to Success"
|
| 1989 |
NSMH in its founding stages
|
Ithaca, NY - Cornell University |
NSMH in its founding stages |
