SANDI ROBINSON

Co-Founder

CEO, The Guest List

2024 U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Sandi Robinson is a nationally recognized hospitality leader, community advocate, and entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience. After a celebrated career leading sales and marketing teams at top hotels like The Sophy Hotel Hyde Park and The Godfrey Hotel Chicago, Robinson recently transitioned into semi-retirement to focus on her growing nonprofit and consulting ventures.

She is the co-founder of ChiGivesBack, Inc., a nonprofit organization that has collected and distributed over 35,000 toys to low-income families and expanded its support to educators, youth, and the homeless across Chicago. In 2024, her lifelong dedication to service and leadership earned her the prestigious U.S. Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award.

Robinson is also the founder and CEO of The Guest List, a hospitality consulting and event planning firm that blends corporate sophistication with urban energy, helping brands deliver meaningful guest experiences.

In addition to her entrepreneurial work, Robinson serves on the Choose Chicago Foundation Board of Directors, advancing initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and workforce development in hospitality and tourism. Whether in business, philanthropy, or leadership, Robinson’s impact continues to elevate and inspire across industries.