UMass Amherst
Rated The Best Hotel In Amherst
Hotel UMass
University Hospitality

Meet Our Staff

Our Team

The People Behind Your Stay

From the front desk to housekeeping, every member of our team is dedicated to making your visit to Hotel UMass comfortable, memorable, and uniquely yours.

Chandrick Hayes
Director of Hotel UMass

Chandrick Hayes

A customer-oriented manager with 20 years of varied hospitality and leadership roles, including 16 years in hotel management and 12 years as General Manager.

Anna Bernstein
Revenue Optimization Manager

Anna Bernstein

Anna brings 22 years with national hotel companies such as Hyatt Worldwide and Marriott International.

Brittany Cote
Assistant Manager

Brittany Cote

Brittany has nearly 9 years of hospitality experience and is a graduate of the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

Timothy P. Haley
Housekeeping Manager

Timothy P. Haley

Timothy brings twenty-five years of management and execution experience in Marketing, Production, Events and Branding for Fortune 500 companies including PepsiCo, MTV, and ESPN.

Gina Pittman
Housekeeping Supervisor

Gina Pittman

Gina has more than 25 years of combined hospitality experience, including nearly two decades with the Golden Nugget Hotel in Las Vegas.

Carlos Avila
Maintainer II - Supervisor

Carlos Avila

Originally from Ecuador, Carlos brings dedication and a strong work ethic to his role with 14 years of service to the University.

Abena Charles
Administrative Assistant

Abena Charles

Originally from Antigua and Barbuda, Abena brings nearly 10 years of service to the University.

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Awards & Affiliations
AAA Inspected HotelClean and SafeHotel UMass awardHotel UMass recognitionBest of Business 2025SYTA association