Our upcoming guest speaker is Kimberly Walker, Founder and Creative Director for Nomada Hotel Group. From mid-century motels to a storied saloon, she directs the design and development for every Nomada project including their online sales. Her love of travel and hospitality began with a one-way ticket to London and now, many countries later, she incorporates the treasures collected from her life’s adventures into each Central Coast hotel's eclectic aesthetic. Kimberly's first venture into the hospitality industry began with a cozy wine bar and bistro housed within a historic brick building in downtown San Luis Obispo. She called the space 'Granada' because the original 'Hotel Granada' sign (circa 1922) still hung above it. Whether it’s a mid-century motel or a storied saloon, Nomada Hotel Group revives once-forgotten properties into modern boutique hospitality experiences on California's Central Coast. The collection includes: Farmhouse Paso, Granada Hotel, Hotel Ynez, Nomada at Sea, and Skyview Los Alamos.