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JOIN THE GBTA ARIZONA CHAPTER
FOR OUR NOVEMBER 18TH VIRTUAL MEETING

featuring 

DR. AURORA DAWN BENTON: 
RECOVERY THROUGH SUSTAINABILITY

and

JILL BLICKSTEIN: 
AMERICAN'S PATH TO REACH NET ZERO EMISSIONS BY 2050

Over the last several months, our focus has understandably been on answering the question “does the traveler feel safe?” but it’s time we shift our focus to “will our travelers thrive?” In our recovery from COVID-19, we must adopt the culture of care that stems from sustainability. Many acknowledge that sustainability still matters but just aren’t sure what or how to prioritize it. In this session learn how sustainability can differentiate yourself, your program, your product or service as we return to travel. We explore key sustainability issues affecting travel and hospitality and small steps you can take towards positive impact.

Presented by:
Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton

Bio:

Dr. Aurora Dawn Benton is Founder and Chief Change Agent of Astrapto LLC, which offers courses, coaching, and consulting to advance sustainability in hospitality, events, travel, and other services industries. Her passion is to make sustainability practical and positive for people whose job title is not sustainability, but who have a passion to drive positive impact in and through their organizations. Astrapto’s impact ranges from measurable and significant reductions in food waste to landfill to engaged and excited employees seeking opportunities to impact their communities. Aurora’s clients include World Wildlife Fund (Hotel-Kitchen), Centerplate, Baltimore Convention Center, Green Seal (hotel eco-certification), the Events Industry Council, and various hotels and restaurant groups. Aurora loves helping people realize their potential while discovering a greater purpose for good in business. She has helped over 100 college students launch green teams! She has been a thought leader and volunteer in industry organizations, including the Events Industry Council and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Aurora has a doctorate degree in Social Impact Management and has a Sustainable Event Professional Certificate.

American's Path to Reach Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Presented by:
Jill Blickstein

Jill Blickstein is the Head of ESG at American Airlines. In that role, she is responsible for the company’s sustainability strategy, ESG reporting and ESG stakeholder engagement. Jill joined the company in 2019 after several years at JPMorgan Chase, where she led the firm’s $100 million investment in Detroit’s economic recovery and its corporate responsibility reporting. Previously, she served as Chief of Staff at the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and worked on public policy issues at mortgage lender Fannie Mae. Jill graduated from Duke University and has a Master’s degree in public policy from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. She is a member of the board of directors of Henry Street Settlement, a leading nonprofit social services provider in New York City’s Lower East Side.

 **Please Note:  Once you register for this webinar, you will receive a separate email, on November 17^th, with the link for this virtual meeting

NOVEMBER MEETING SPONSOR- THANK YOU!

American is happy to sponsor this important  meeting topic. Webinar participants will be eligible to receive a
domestic coach round trip ticket. 
Let’s get back to flying!

THANK YOU PLATINUM SPONSORS:

This presentation has been approved for 1 GTP Credit

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