All members hold human resources positions in the hospitality industry

The Hospitality Human Resources Association of Broward County meets monthly – the first Thursday of each month.
Our first meeting was held in March 1998

Our mission is to educate and develop Human Resources professionals not only benefiting them, but also their organizations.

April has been in Human Resources since 1996. She has been in the hospitality business for the past 30 years working in Human Resources for hotels such as HEI Hotels- Sheraton Airport, Renaissance Cruise Port and Residence Inn Clearwater for 9 years. Prior to that the Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Hilton Hotels Corporation and the Ramada Plaza Beach Resort for ten years, five as Food & Beverage Director.

She has been a member of the HHRABC since it first began in 1998.

A proud Florida native, Matt brings a wealth of expertise and a deep commitment to supporting the success of local businesses and professionals. With a distinguished career as a professional recruiter, Matt has built a reputation for excellence in sourcing top talent across human resources, accounting, operations, administrative, and legal fields.

Matt’s passion for connecting skilled professionals with dynamic organizations has driven significant growth and innovation for the companies he has served. By understanding the unique challenges of Florida’s business landscape, Matt has cultivated partnerships that enhance operational efficiency and foster sustainable success.

As Vice President of the HHRABC, Matt aims to leverage his extensive experience to strengthen the association’s mission, advocate for industry growth, and empower members with resources and connections that drive excellence in hospitality.

Beyond his professional achievements, Matt is dedicated to the Florida community and believes in the power of collaboration to elevate the region’s hospitality sector.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., Freyda is a graduate of Brooklyn College where she met her husband of 52 years. She moved to South Florida shortly after getting married. Freyda is a founding member and past Treasurer for the Hospitality Human Resources Association of Broward County.

Freyda worked for the State of Florida for 35 years. Many of those years were spent recruiting staff for new hotel properties as they opened, and as liaison with the hospitality industry. Her last assignment was the Supervisor of the Business Services Hub of WorkForce One in Ft. Lauderdale. She is now retired and volunteered at The Humane Society of Greater Miami for more than 15 years until Covid shut the program.

Freyda is very active in the International Association of Workforce Professionals, having served locally, as State President, as District Rep. for Florida and Georgia, and on the International Executive Board. She has been the Secretary for the South Florida Hospitality Human Resources Association since 1989, and Treasurer since 2015. In addition, she has served as the Secretary of her Homeowners Association for the past 10 years and continues in that role.

Anne Solomons, President and founder of Touch Point Training Consultants, is originally from New York, resided in the UK for almost a decade and has lived in South Florida for the past 30 years. With over 30 years’ experience in the talent development industry, Anne is a dynamic, impactful facilitator, speaker and coach.

Anne is a professional certified coach through ICF (International Coaching Federation) and holds 4 copyrights and trademarks for programs she’s designed in Leadership Development, Communication, Sales and Customer Service, Culture and Accountability. Additionally, Anne is a certified practitioner with Integrity Solutions, Franklin Covey, DDI’s Targeted Selection behavioral interviewing and Myers Briggs MBTI personality types.

Anne partners with organizations to build a culture that develops leaders and empowers teams, creating long term and sustainable business success. She is passionate about helping people and organizations by providing fun, memorable and engaging training programs.

Some of her clients include: Miami Heat, Pelican Grand Beach Resort, Margaritaville, Brimstone Restaurant Group, Marriott Hotels, Hilton Hotels, AutoNation, BE Aerospace and The Napa Valley Wine Train to name a few.

Anne’s volunteer activities include Board of Directors for ATD (Association for Talent Development) serving 2 terms as President of the South Florida chapter, past board member of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, and various community activities including Feeding South Florida, and various walks and fundraisers.