Joanna Roche is the Executive Director of GSN Planet, a nonprofit trade association serving the spa, hospitality and wellness communities in support of a sustainable future.  With more than 25 years of experience in executive management, marketing and spa operations, Joanna is a... Read More →

Matt Walsh is a 16-year veteran of the spa, salon and wellness industries having built and developed his own spas, consulted with others who opened spas and salons and has been director of spa for such brands as Vail Resorts, Rock Resorts and The Ritz-Carlton. Matt has been a guest... Read More →

Anthoni Dippoli, who grew up in Philadelphia, PA, is a 25-year-old entrepreneur based in New York City. Anthoni is the Head of Partnerships at Chillhouse, a destination for modern self-care, featuring a wellness cafe, nail salon, and spa located in downtown Manhattan. Anthoni studied... Read More →

As Director of Spa & Wellness of Spa at JW Chicago, Marie Parodi oversees all aspects of the 20,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, including operations, sales and marketing. Bringing more than 15 years of experience to her role, Marie Parodi joined the JW Marriott Chicago team... Read More →