Kara Filer is Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development for the American Hotel & Lodging Association. In this position, she oversees the growth of AHLA’s non-dues revenues from Allied members via event sponsorship and growth in the strategic industry partner program. She also oversees the expansion of the AHLA Foundation’s fundraising efforts and donor relations activities to promote the organization’s focus to create opportunities and add value to the careers of hospitality professionals.