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Team of Experts

We recognize that for you to be successful, you need support

At Hyatt, we know that fully supported planners make for a seamless event experience. That’s why we provide extensive support for whatever kind of event you’re planning.

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Lauren Soriano

Director of Sales

Lauren has been with Hyatt for 22 years. 16 of those years have been spent with Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport. During that time, Lauren worked as the Event Planning Manager, Catering Sales Manager, Director of Catering, and most recently, Director of Sales. Lauren's years of experience both in and out of the operation make her the hotel's go-to for all things "guest experience." Lauren shares her knowledge with a team of managers and under her leadership, they have built various business partnerships and executed very successful events. 

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Team of Experts

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Kaela Krise

Group Sales Manager

Kaela has been in the hospitality industry for almost 7 years. Her knowledge of the city and hotel event space will only allow for success during the contracting phase of an event. 

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Matt Wess

Senior Area Sales Manager

Matt has been with Hyatt for 13 years. He is an expert in all things meeting space, guest rooms, and hotel amenities and splits his time between Pittsburgh and Denver.

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Lena Gaudio

Event Planning Manager

Lena has been with Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh for 5 years. Whether it's repeat business or she is starting from scratch, she is ALL IN and will make sure your event is the ultimate success!

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Stephanie Eckert

Business Travel Manager

Stephanie has been with the Hyatt brand for 15 years. She doubles as our Business Travel Manager and Catering Sales Manager. Stephanie goes above and beyond for her clients!

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Preferred Vendors

We’ve established a partnership with these vendors that have a proven track record of working with our hotel and customers to deliver successful events. We’ve done the research and put them to the test, so you don’t have to!