Following a successful career leading technology and eCommerce teams for well-known media and travel brands, Carolyn left her corporate life to launch Maiden Voyage. Today Maiden Voyage is the leading name in inclusive traveler safety, helping organizations globally to support their business travelers. Maiden Voyage provides expertise in the risks facing a range of diverse employee groups such as female, LGBTQ, BAME and disabled travelers. Carolyn is a well-known speaker on the subject of inclusivity in business travel safety and duty of care and has been widely featured in the press including the New York Times, CNN, Forbes.

With more than twenty years in the hospitality industry, Valerie has held various senior sales positions with Hilton Hotels Corporation and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts prior to joining Accor in 2002. Her first appointment with Accor was as Director of Sales and Marketing for Sofitel Miami. Valerie currently serves on the Board of Directors for Tourism Diversity Matters. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Administration from the Florida State University College of Business.

Ashley has been with Corporate Traveler for over 5 years. Starting out as a Business Development Manager for Corporate Traveler Stage, Screen and Sports, Ashley’s innate leadership qualities quickly allowed her to step into various sales leadership roles. She is now the proud leader of the entire Sales Department for the US. Ashley’s Melon superpower is bringing value to the SME space by delivering solutions to business challenges related to their travel program.

A veteran in travel management, Stacy Flippin is the Corporate Travel Manager for Fabletics., TechStyle OS, Savage x Fenty, and JF Brands. She also works as an Executive Assistant to the CFO, CAO, and CPO for Fabletics Inc. Before joining Fabletics, Stacy worked as the Corporate Travel Manager for True Religion Brand Jeans and has also supported travel and executives at Lehman Brothers, Credit Suisse, American Capital and Macquarie Capital. Stacy has a passion for innovation, philanthropy, and diversity and inclusion and is a member of several Employee Resource Groups including PRIDE, AAPI, Black Employees, Women’s Initiative Network, and GIVE Philanthropy.