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GSN Planet Welcomes New Directors to the GSN Governing Board

Honoring leadership, innovation and heart in the wellness and hospitality sectors
Heather Mikesell

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GSN Planet is thrilled to announce the appointment of seven new members to its board of directors. Each will serve a three-year term through 2029, bringing fresh perspective, deep industry expertise, and an inspiring commitment to sustainability.

The GSN governing board plays a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s future. Working in close partnership with executive leadership, board members provide strategic guidance, thoughtful oversight, and forward-thinking insight to ensure GSN Planet continues to grow, evolve, and lead with purpose.

GSN Planet welcomed the following newly elected members to the board: 

Gina Preziosa, VP of sales, Shankara

Elizabeth Verbruggen, senior sales director, Tara Spa Therapy

Terry Prager, VP of business development, Wildsmith Skin

Jennifer Hawkins, managing partner, FINN Partners

Christina Alves, VP of hospitality and guest rooms, Universal

Amir Hussein, CEO, Derme&Co

Debra Hope Duneier, president/founder, EcoChi LLC

Beyond governance, board members help set bold yet attainable sustainability goals for the spa, wellness, and hospitality industries. Their leadership fuels innovation, strengthens responsible business practices, and advances measurable progress toward environmental and social impact. In short, they help turn vision into action.

 “We are truly inspired by the enthusiasm and support from our community throughout this process,” says Maggy Dunphy, president of GSN Planet. “The experience and caliber of this incoming class of directors will help GSN expand its reach internationally while deepening our expertise across marketing, PR, operations, and sustainability. We couldn’t be more excited about what’s ahead.”

About The Author
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Heather, co-founder of Well Defined and the former editor-in-chief of American Spa, is an award-winning journalist and content strategist, skilled in writing, copyediting, and media relations. She is also a freelance writer and has contributed to Elite Traveler, Islands, Kiwi, Luxury Travel Advisor, Organic Spa, Porthole Cruise, Travel Agent, abcnews.com, jetsetter.com, outside.com, and wellandgood.com, in addition to various custom publications. She is frequently called upon to comment on various spa and wellness trends for various media outlets.