CEO Podcast with new Education Foundation Director Sonja Halverson

CEO Podcast with new Education Foundation Director Sonja Halverson

Author: Washington Hospitality Association July 12, 2023 Duration: 22:53

This month, Anthony welcomes our brand-new Director of the Education Foundation, Sonja Halverson. The two discuss re-launching the program and how it will help your current and future employees.

Anthony and Sonja mention the following links:

You can find links to the programs and items mentioned in this podcast in the show notes. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at podcast@wahospitality.org.

Thank you to our sponsors, Hospitality Health Insurance and ERNwest.

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