Leorah Young

Leorah Young is an accomplished sales and marketing professional in the hospitality industry, currently serving as the Director of Sales at Catering by Design since August 2025. Previously, Leorah held the position of Director of Catering Sales at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel from September 2021 to September 2025, and served as Director of Catering Sales & Marketing at Sage Hospitality from August 2014 to September 2021, where notable achievements included adapting to COVID-19 challenges to maintain revenue and ranking among the busiest hotels. Leorah's earlier experience includes roles as Senior Catering Sales Manager at Kevin Taylor Restaurant Group at The Denver Art Museum and General Manager at The Pinyon. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Hospitality Industry Studies from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts in Theater & Media Studies from Emerson College.