The Hotel Association of NYC (HANYC) Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Hotel Association of NYC, is embarking on an ambitious enterprise to directly address the most pressing challenges facing our city – public safety, sanitation, and immigration- while championing the future of hospitality in New York. Our vision includes fostering powerful partnerships and launching innovative programs to ensure that New York remains the world’s premiere destination.
Our Goals

Public Safety
Invests in programs that strengthen partnerships between hotels and local law enforcement to promote safe and welcoming environments for guests, workers, and surrounding communities.

Sanitation
Support initiatives that improve cleanliness and waste management in and around hotels, enhancing the overall guest experience while contributing to a healthier city.

Immigration
Provide resources and partnerships that assist immigrant workers in the hospitality industry, ensuring access to workforce development, legal guidance, and community support.
Board of Directors

Natalie Bogan
Complex General Manager
Highgate Hotels

Vijay Dandapani
President and CEOHotel Association of New York City

Heather Davis
Regional Vice President
Aimbridge

Laurent Ebzant
General Manager
Park Hyatt New York

Julie Greenberg
Executive Vice President Kasirer

Hervé Houdré
H2 Hervé Houdré Sustainability Consulting.

Karambir Kang
Area DirectorThe Pierre, A Taj Hotel

Katherine Algarin Morales
Director of FinanceMillennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza

Chris O’Sullivan
Hotel Manager
Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel

Pradeep Raman
Managing Director
The Surrey – A Corinthia Hotel

Gabriel “Gabi” Soanca
General Manager
Trump International Hotel & Tower New York

Robert Salem
Managing Principal
EPIC Brokers
Audit/Finance Committee

Katherine Algarin Morales
Director of FinanceMillennium Hilton New York One UN Plaza
Philanthropy Committee

Karambir Kang
Area DirectorThe Pierre, A Taj Hotel
Fundraising Committee

Julie Greenberg
Executive Vice President Kasirer
Public Relations

Lisa Linden
Media Strategist
Resilere Partners
