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Christine DeZarn breaks new ground daily, by shattering the limited assumptions that have applied to hospitality market intelligence in the past, delivering forward-looking insights previously unavailable to the industry.  She is a member of iFIVE.  Thanks, Christine for allowing us to feature you this month! 

1. Where do you want to be this time next year?

Physically? On a ski slope (after all, it is still winter). This is where I center myself, where I find clarity. I know some who achieve this through golf or running. For me, it’s being on the mountain.

Professionally? I want to look back on 2010 and say “Wow, I made some mistakes”! If I didn’t make mistakes, I didn’t risk enough to achieve excellence, and I wouldn’t be learning.

2. What is fun about you?

I recently chose to become a new first-time mom, while approaching the age where I qualify for AARP membership. How can that not be fun? I am chasing after a 1-year-old every evening, having the time of my life!

3. What would you like to know more about?

That’s a long list! Even though I am not in the medical profession, I would especially like to understand more about prevention of disease. No matter what success we achieve in life, we have nothing without our health.

4. What is the place you most want to visit?

I am fascinated by ancient cultures. I’d like to spend time at ancient sites, like Machu Pichu and similar civilizations.

5. What is your superpower?

I can inspire and motivate others to see my vision, and to execute with enthusiasm.