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Q&A
ONE-ON-ONE WITH
Rebecca
Bertrand
What have you found to be most valuable about your NEWH involvement, both personally
and professionally?
The most valuable aspect of being involved in NEWH has been the incredible people that I have met and
connections that I have made. The board becomes a little family and we help to support and invest in the
hospitality community, and that is very special.
What would surprise people about you?
I'm not sure this is a surprise, but I am a big foodie and I have a foodie Instagram account.
What would people be interested to know about your company?
Milliken has a long tradition of ethical and environmental business practices. For example, our flooring
platform is carbon neutral globally.
Steering chair, Vancouver
region, and account executive,
Milliken
Where do you find inspiration, both inside and outside the industry?
Inside the industry I find inspiration in the amazing volunteers within our NEWH family that give their time
to help others. Outside the industry my inspiration comes from connecting with friends and family and
food and travel. Travel is what gives me energy to work hard.
Why do you recommend people get involved with NEWH?
You become part of such a community of incredible professionals and people who are doing good things
for others that they don't even know. We help the industry to connect, and we raise money that can be life
changing for students. It's an incredible feeling to host a great event or give away money to hard working
students who may have not been able to afford their tuition otherwise without going into debt.
What is your proudest recent NEWH accomplishment?
Honestly, getting through COVID the last two years successfully is my proudest recent accomplishment.
The NEWH Vancouver region pivoted quickly and hosted a bunch of wonderful virtual events that the
community needed at the time and a few incredible outdoor events at the times when we were able. We
came together, and we really overcame a lot.
What are you most looking forward to?
Getting back into in-person events, our first annual NEWH golf tournament, and giving hugs to people I
haven't seen in ages.
When you aren't working or at an NEWH event, where can we find you?
When I'm not working on NEWH board items, you can find me at soccer, or yoga, or drinking wine with my
friends.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - Summer 2022

President's Letter
News
Guest Perspecitve
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Who's Who
Conference Roundup
Premium Business Members
Have You Seen
Scholarships
Interview: Amber Asher
Sustainability Point of View
Q&A: Rebecca Bertrand
Q&A: Demi Melissinou
Q&A: Adam Tooter
Cover Story: Signature
Lovango Resort + Beach Club
DoRR Hotel
Groundwork Kitchen
Palazzo Touring Club
Chapter Highlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Sponsor Index
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NEWH - Summer 2022 - Sustainability Point of View
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NEWH - Summer 2022 - Q&A: Rebecca Bertrand
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NEWH - Summer 2022 - Q&A: Demi Melissinou
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NEWH - Summer 2022 - Q&A: Adam Tooter
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NEWH - Summer 2022 - Cover Story: Signature
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