Michael E. Washington, PKE, MBA

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Michael E. Washington is a civic-minded award-winning, hospitality executive with diverse…

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Volunteer Experience

  • Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board Graphic

    Board Member

    Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board

    - Present 11 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is made of destination experts when it comes to Los Angeles to Los Angeles planning.

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    Member Board Of Directors

    California Chamber of Commerce

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

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    Board Member

    GatewayLA

    - 7 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • SAN FRANCISCO AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Graphic

    Board Member

    SAN FRANCISCO AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • Church of God In Christ Headquarters Graphic

    Commissioner of Convocation & Meetings

    Church of God In Christ Headquarters

    - 3 years

    Civil Rights and Social Action

  • Founder of Golf Tournament

    Save Africa Childrens

    - 7 years

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

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    Founder-Los Angeles Chapter

    Council of Urban Professionals

    - Present 9 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Council of urban Professionals' (CUP) mission is to inspire, elevate , and empower the next generation of diverse business and civic leaders. Currently in our tenth year, we support the career progression of professional women and people of color in New York and Los Angeles by (1) delivering compelling skill-building programs focused on accelerating careers and enhancing visibility, and (2) by curating groups of top diverse professionals for impactful conversations and networking…

    The Council of urban Professionals' (CUP) mission is to inspire, elevate , and empower the next generation of diverse business and civic leaders. Currently in our tenth year, we support the career progression of professional women and people of color in New York and Los Angeles by (1) delivering compelling skill-building programs focused on accelerating careers and enhancing visibility, and (2) by curating groups of top diverse professionals for impactful conversations and networking opportunities that result in community building, thought leadership, business development and provide a platform for recognizing diverse talent and inspiring service.

  • President

    Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) Foundation

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The mission of the APGA Tour is to bring greater diversity to the game of golf by developing African Americans and other minorities for careers in golf. This will be accomplished through professional tournaments, career development and mentoring sessions.

  • Executive Board Member

    APGA Golf Tour

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    The Mission of the APGA Tour is to bring greater diversity to the game of golf by developing African Americans and other minorities for careers in golf.

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    Chairman of the Property Expansion Committee-Family Life Center

    West Angeles Church of God In Christ

    - Present 6 years

    Economic Empowerment

    The $30 Million Dollar West Angeles Family Life Center serves as a spiritual center to uplift, engage the diverse cultures and age groups of our community and world by providing services, promoting health, wellness, and sustainability to the family unit, and by providing our youth access to programs that will educate, mentor and inspire success.

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    Chairman of the Family Life Center's Diversity and Inclusion Program for Constructions

    West Angeles Church of God In Christ

    - Present 4 years

    Economic Empowerment

    The West Angeles Church Diversity & Inclusion Committee for the Family Life Center has a strong commitment to ensuring diversity in the design, construction, and fit-out of the building of a $30 Million facility. Our goal is to achieve 30% or higher in diversity opportunities in procurement, contracting, and workforce in constructing our $30 Million facilities, which includes, 4 levels 400 Car Parking Garage, 466 seat Chapel, 3,300 square ft Multi-Purpose/Banquet Facility, 36,000 sq.ft. 4…

    The West Angeles Church Diversity & Inclusion Committee for the Family Life Center has a strong commitment to ensuring diversity in the design, construction, and fit-out of the building of a $30 Million facility. Our goal is to achieve 30% or higher in diversity opportunities in procurement, contracting, and workforce in constructing our $30 Million facilities, which includes, 4 levels 400 Car Parking Garage, 466 seat Chapel, 3,300 square ft Multi-Purpose/Banquet Facility, 36,000 sq.ft. 4 stories Administrative Building, etc.

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    Western Regional Director

    Airport Minority Advisory Council

    - Present 3 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    AMAC is the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries.
    Vision: To create economic equity, access, and wealth for minorities and women in the aviation and aerospace industries
    Our Mission: To advance the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and areospace…

    AMAC is the only national, non-profit trade association dedicated to advancing the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and aerospace industries.
    Vision: To create economic equity, access, and wealth for minorities and women in the aviation and aerospace industries
    Our Mission: To advance the full participation of minorities and women in employment and contracting opportunities throughout the aviation and areospace industries.

  • Board Member

    APGA Tour & Advocates Foundation

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    APGA's mission is to bring greater diversity to the game of golf.

    The APGA Tour Board of Directors works to accomplish this by hosting and operating professional golf tournaments, player development programs, mentoring programs, and by introducing the game to inner-city young people.

Honors & Awards

  • Community Service Award

    National Sales Network

    Recognize for contributing to the community.

  • APEX Awards

    BM&T

    Top General Manager and Most Influential

  • General Manager's Award

    National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners

    National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners recognized a few General Managers for their contribution in the Hospitality Industry.

  • Power at the Front Door Award

    Trumpet Awards

    Recognized as one of 15 top African-American General Managers in the Hospitality Industry. Nationally Televised.

  • Man of the Year

    Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

    Runner up in fund raising more than $25,000 to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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