Lastrada Burns serves as the Corporate Director of Operations for Moody National Hospitality Management, a hotel management company specializing in delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of properties. She joined Moody in 2006, with extensive experience in hospitality management.  In this role, she provides strategic leadership to general managers and property teams, driving efficiency, maximizing profitability, and fostering a culture of accountability and guest satisfaction. Lastrada is instrumental in implementing company-wide policies, optimizing operational systems, and guiding new property openings, renovations, and transitions.