Team of Experts

Maiya Kiest

Director of Events

After graduating college in McMinnville, Oregon, Maiya moved to Southern California. She has spent her entire 17-year Hyatt career at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells. "I love working at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells. It's not only my place of work, it's also my home and our colleagues are family."

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Kendra White

Senior Event Planning Manager

Kendra began her Hyatt career at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells in 2015, she quickly moved into Events and now enjoys creating memories for her groups as a Senior Event Planning Manager.  “We are 'home away from home' for our meeting planners and event attendees, and building that bond is super special for both myself and the entire hotel team!”

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Charlsie Shaver

Event Planning Manager

Charlsie started her career with Grand Hyatt Indian Wells in March of 2022 and she thrives on making extraordinary events come to life. “I love having such a supportive and strong team. Being able to have an amazing team to collaborate with everyday makes for a really positive environment.”

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Wenddy Cobian

Event Sales Manager

Wenddy, joined the sales team at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells in 2021. She appreciates the creative side to event planning and is excited to bring events to life! “My Favorite part of working at this beautiful resort is the amazing one-of-a-kind events we see here.”

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Melissa Perez

Wedding & Event Planning Manager

Melissa became part of the Hyatt family in April of 2022 and is now enjoying the opportunity to plan special moments for our guests. “My favorite moment is taking a second to stand back to watch the event our team worked so hard on, come to life. Seeing our clients enjoy a cocktail in one of our outdoor venues, under the pink desert sunset, is true bliss.”

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Jeanette Alvarado

Event Concierge

Jeanette has been a part of Grand Hyatt Indian Wells as of July 2022. She enjoys supporting the Events team to help them execute unforgettable events. “ love seeing all the events flourish to life and our guests thrilled over the beautiful resort while enjoying the breathtaking views. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience!”

Courtney Halterlein

Event Coordinator

Courtney joined the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas team in 2023."I think the natural beauty of the Coachella Valley, combined with the beauty of our resort makes this the perfect place to host an event".