Taryn SousaHyatt has appointed Taryn Sousa as director of strategic accounts managing the north eastern region of the U.S. Sousa started her hospitality career at a Residence Inn by Marriott property in Rhode Island, in 2002. In 2007, Sousa moved to Starwood where she worked in the company’s Star Sales Center and Starwood Meetings line. Sousa held various positions within the company including sales specialist, and was a member of the company’s global group sales organization. During her time in Starwood’s global group sales, Sousa was responsible for managing key corporate, 3rd party and association customers. Sousa resides in Westport, MA with her husband and two children ages 3 and 4.