Heidi Anaya
EMEA CHRIE President
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Heidi is the Director of Education with Russell Partnership Technology where she provides simulation support to hospitality educators in over 20 countries. Prior to this, Heidi’s career in the hospitality industry began in 1991 and has included leadership roles in Operations, Sales, and Human Resources.
Heidi is the Director of Education with Russell Partnership Technology where she provides simulation support to hospitality educators in over 20 countries. Prior to this, Heidi’s career in the hospitality industry began in 1991 and has included leadership roles in Operations, Sales, and Human Resources.
For the past six years, Heidi has served on the EuroCHRIE/EMEA CHRIE board, first as Director of Industry Services, then as Director of Member Services & Development, and most recently as Vice President. She has been an active member of ICHRIE for 15 years.
Since 2015, Heidi has organized and facilitated the annual EuroCHRIE/EMEA CHRIE University Challenge, a student competition open to hotel schools in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Heidi has been a guest lecturer at several hotel schools in the area of Strategic Revenue Management.
Heidi is a past recipient of the Bridging the Gap Award, which is presented to an industry professional who works to bring industry and education closer together.
Heidi Anaya
Director of Education
Russell Partnership Technology
Tucson, AZ, United States














































