Shawna Faris is a marketing and public relations expert with over ten years of experience in hospitality. Results driven and a passionate storyteller,  Early in her career, she joined AF&Co., a San Francisco-based hospitality public relations and marketing agency and worked with dozens of restaurants and hotels, including branding and launching eight of Kimpton Hotel’s new restaurant concepts.

 

Shawna further honed her skills working at Lark Creek Restaurant Group, Moana Restaurant Group and global hospitality marketing agency, Wagstaff Worldwide. During her time at Wagstaff, Shawna oversaw strategic communications plans for Carneros Resort and Spa, Coastal Luxury Management, JNK Concepts, La Mar Cebicheria Peruana, Michelin-starred SPQR and more.