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National Society of Minorities in Hospitality


NSMH is the largest student-run hospitality organization in the nation and has become the premier professional organization for the development of minority talent and leadership in the world. Established in 1989 at Cornell University, NSMH currently has over one thousand four hundred students involved nationally. Being a part of NSMH is not about being a minority, but understanding how accepting and appreciating all the differences that anyone can face can make us better leaders in our industry. Being a part of NSMH is about promoting diversity, maximizing students' potential, developing strong leadership skills, building key relationships and finding new opportunities. NSMH is open to all hospitality majors.

 

 

Activities

  • Online job search
  • National / Regional Conferences & Career Fairs
  • Workshops / Interactive meetings
  • Fundraising events
  • Community involvement activities
  • Hotel / Restaurant Tours
  • Networking Events

     

     

  • NSMH Officers

     

    President:
    Melissa Portocarrero
    mp0194@unt.edu

     

    Vice President:
    Gilpatrick Hornsby
    gilpatrickhornsby@gmail.com

     

    Secretary:
    Mario Martinez
    mario.mariomartinez@gmail.com

     

    Treasurer:

    Elizabeth Pals
    lizpals@hotmail.com

     

    Service Chair:
    Mc Thomas James
    mcj59@hotmail.com

     

    Faculty Advisor:
    Dee Wilson
    deewilson@unt.edu

     

     

     

    Melissa Portocarrero, an international student from Venezuela, is the Founding President of the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality.  As an ambassador for UNT, Melissa was currently highlighted by   UNT International Studies and Programs