Rachel Moniz

Moniz joined HEI in 2008 as general manager of the then newly acquired Liberty Hotel in Boston. She was promoted in 2014 to corporate director of independent brands and regional vice president. Most recently, she served as senior vice president, luxury, lifestyle and independent brands and F&B. Prior to joining HEI, Moniz held key executive operations positions with St. Regis Hotels and W Hotels, as well as several independent luxury hotels. She received her B.A. in education from Wheelock College in Boston. In addition to her status as an active member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Moniz also works regularly with several charities, including Shatterproof and Susan G. Komen for the Cure. She serves as co-chair for HEI's Women in Leadership council (that she established in 2018) where she leads several initiatives to advance gender parity within the hospitality industry.