"You [have] to embrace change. Don't doubt it," says Helen Jorgensen, who would certainly know. Her nontraditional journey into the hospitality industry began with  stints in government at the IRS and the NSA before she pivoted to roles at Marriott and Disney. Now, as the vice president of design and procurement at Host Hotels & Resorts, she helps instill a strong sense of place in each property through design while keeping LEED and ESG commitments top of mind. 

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