Nominated by colleagues and peers in the hotel & resort interiors industry, the Future Leaders are individuals making a positive impact on the teams they work with and the projects they work on.
Meet the class of 2026…
Andre Prieto
Architect and Interior Designer with over 14 years of experience leading residential, corporate, and hospitality projects. Specialized in delivering design consulting and advisory services to private clients and interior design firms. Proven track record in projects across Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, with a strong focus on improving design workflows, increasing project adaptability, and fostering collaboration among key stakeholders.
Currently serving as Interior Design Manager at Marriott International, overseeing projects throughout the CALA region (Caribbean and Latin America). In this role, I am building deep expertise in the hospitality sector—particularly in lifestyle and soft brand properties—enhancing my strategic design vision and strengthening capabilities in brand standards management, cross-disciplinary coordination, and crafting distinctive guest experiences.
Bruno Solis Almeida
Bruno Solís Almeida is an industrial designer working at the intersection of architecture, design, and experience. His career has evolved through a combination of deliberate choices and a fair share of serendipity, beginning as an apprentice to a master glass artist and expanding into roles across visual merchandising and the world of architecture.
Today, Bruno serves as Concept Manager at Grupo Vidanta, where he shapes creative direction from the very inception of architectural and interior design projects. His work includes the design of emblematic resorts across Mexico’s coastlines, the development the world’s first luxury theme park, contributions to the interiors of the brand’s first mega yacht, and collaborative ventures with Cirque du Soleil.
Driven by a strong sense of purpose, Bruno approaches design as both a creative and human discipline, focused on how spaces are experienced, remembered, and brought to life through collective effort.
Daniella Liska
Daniella Liska is the Founder and Principal of Liska Studios, a boutique interior design and procurement firm based in South Florida specializing in luxury hospitality, resorts, and branded residential developments throughout the Caribbean, Latin America, and the United States.
With over a decade of experience in hospitality design, Daniella has developed a reputation for creating highly curated environments that balance contemporary elegance with strong regional identity. Her work focuses on crafting immersive guest experiences that seamlessly integrate architecture, interiors, landscape, and cultural context.
Through a multidisciplinary design approach, Liska Studios collaborates closely with ownership groups, developers, architects, and global hospitality brands to deliver projects that are both experiential and operationally successful. The studio’s work ranges from large-scale resort developments and luxury villas to hotel renovations, lifestyle F&B concepts, and branded residential interiors.
Daniella has led design initiatives for internationally recognized brands including Hilton, W Hotel, Curio Collection, Tapestry Collection, JW Marriott, and independent luxury developments. Her expertise spans the full design process, from concept development and storytelling through design documentation, FF&E procurement, and project execution.
Under her leadership, Liska Studios has become known for its hands-on design process, refined material palettes, and thoughtful integration of place, culture, and hospitality experience.
Daniella’s approach to design is guided by the belief that: “Good design creates a memorable experience.”
Justine Cali
Experienced design leader with a strong track record of managing complex renovations, new builds, and portfolio-wide initiatives, currently serving as Senior Design Manager at Sonesta Hotels. I specialize in interior design strategy and brand execution – bringing concepts to life in a way that’s both visually compelling and operationally smart. Known for my collaborative approach, I enjoy managing complex projects and creating environments that leave a lasting impression. Outside of work, I’m always inspired by great design, whether that’s through travel, new spaces, or everyday moments done well.
Katy Clark
Katy Clark is the Director of Development at Noble House Hotels & Resorts, where she leads capital improvement projects across a diverse luxury hospitality portfolio. With over 20 years of experience as an Interior Designer at Seattle-based design firms, she brings a pragmatic, design-driven approach rooted in one core belief: good design can happen at any budget point.
Katy is energized by complexity and collaboration- she has built her career on the conviction that the strongest outcomes come from connected, supportive communities of designers, operators and partners. At Noble House, she personally influences sustainable material decisions across a fully Green Seal Certified portfolio, balancing creativity with responsibility.
Beyond her project work, Katy is passionate about developing the next generation of hospitality leaders- championing a culture where high performance and human-centered values go hand in hand.
Kevin Anton
Kevin Anton is an architect with over eight years of experience specializing in large-scale themed entertainment and resort projects. He has worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams—including show, structural, and MEP consultants—to support the execution of complex, guest-facing environments from design development through construction.
Prior to joining Woolpert, Kevin worked as a designer at AOA, an industry leader in immersive experience design, production, and full-service project management. He has also served as a Project Manager on multiple projects with Walt Disney Imagineering, contributing to both front-of-house and back-of-house facilities. His experience includes producing BIM-based construction documentation for themed entertainment and commercial projects, supporting permitting, fabrication, and construction in highly coordinated environments.
Stefany Salas
My name is Stefany Salas. I am an architect and interior designer based in Miami, Florida, originally from Venezuela, where I earned my Bachelor of Architecture in 2019. My work focuses on residential and commercial architecture and interior design, with a deep interest in how spaces can influence the way people live, feel, and interact with their surroundings.
I believe that design should go beyond aesthetics. Every project should be created with intention—spaces that connect with the client, reflect their lifestyle, and feel coherent as a whole. My goal is to ensure that every element within a space relates to the others, creating environments that feel harmonious, thoughtful, and authentic rather than disconnected or purely decorative.
Through careful attention to materials, textures, and spatial composition, I aim to design environments that are elegant, functional, and meaningful. For me, architecture and interior design are about creating spaces that tell a story and elevate everyday experiences.