Meet HD’s 2024 Wave of the Future Class

Get to know this year’s class of 11 hospitality changemakers, chosen by HD for their vision and creativity
Published: November 6, 2024

Each year, Hospitality Design recognizes up-and-coming yet tested professionals who view the world via their unique lenses, reflecting it back onto the hospitality industry with boundary-pushing projects. Click below to get acquainted with each of the 2024 honorees, who are in a class of their own.

 

Justin Colombik
Cofounder + Design Director, RoseBernard Studio

Justin Colombik RoseBernard Studio

 

Amber Eley
Senior Manager, Design + Procurement, Host Hotels & Resorts

amber eley host hotels & resorts

 

Kristen Freeland Hines
Director of Design, Interiors, IHG Hotels & Resorts

Kristen Freeland Hines IHG Hotels & Resorts

 

Andy Goodwin + Tom Parker
Cofounders, Fettle

Andy Goodwin Tom Parker design firm Fettle

 

Brittney Hepler
Director of Lifestyle Design Strategy, Marriott

Brittney Hepler Marriott International

 

Chelsea Hershelman
Vice President of Design + Development, CoralTree Hospitality

Chelsea Hershelman CoralTree Hospitality

 

Christina Luk
Creative Director, Rockwell Group

christina luk rockwell group

 

Melinda Nettelbeck
Chief Development Officer, Nando’s Restaurant Group

 

Diane Hang Nguyen
Vice President of Design, Lucid/Highgate

Diane Hang Nguyen Highgate Hotels

 

Rosie Rainbow
Creative Director, Goodrich