Speakers

Aka Ali-Kerr is presently the Director of Human Resources at Andaz Miami Beach, Hyatt Hotels. She is the author of the book titled The Master Guide to Leadership Through the Lens of Care and a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker. She has facilitated keynote speaking engagements, workshops, seminars, and coaching sessions to aid personal and professional growth through the study and practical application of effective proven leadership methods. Working together, she has moved leaders and their teams in the desired direction to reach their organizational goals.

A dynamic Human Resource leader, she has advanced interpersonal skills that have focused on achieving individual and team objectives. Aka has been able to earn respect around the strategic table by understanding the goals and objectives of the business and ensuring that her HR team is aligned with achieving the business goals.

Aka has a passion and love for people which has been demonstrated for more than 23 years in developing and implementing best practice strategies in Compensation, Recruitment & Selection, Training & Development, Job Analysis, Industrial Relations and Organizational Design, Performance Management and Employee Relations.

Aka also serves as a Board Member for both the Academy of Hospitality & Tourism (AOHT) in Miami, Florida and the South Florida Hospitality Human Resource Association (SFlaHHRA).