Shakira Walden

Shakira Walden is a skilled professional in the hospitality and service industries with extensive experience in operations management and diversity initiatives. Currently serving as the Lounge Operations Manager at Stratus Rooftop Lounge with Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants since February 2023, Shakira has also contributed as a D&I Film and Script Reviewer at Inspire Justice since June 2020. Previous roles include a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, where Shakira facilitated seminars on leadership, diversity, and inclusion, and a Student Ambassador for the Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship. Experience spans various positions in real estate and hospitality, including internships and roles at The Bay Club Company and Dave & Buster's Inc. Shakira holds a Master of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hofstra University.