michaela o'brien

area director of operations

Michaela joined Larkin Hospitality in 2015, during the construction phase of the Fairfield by Marriott in Waterbury, her hometown. Since then, she has gained experience in various positions within the hotel industry, providing her with a broad perspective and understanding of hotel operations. Her roles over the years have included responsibilities in hotel operations, compliance, human resources, and development. Currently, Michaela directly oversees the management of three hotels within the company's portfolio, while also collaborating with the teams at all properties to ensure operational efficiency and consistency. Additionally, Michaela is on the development team for new hotel construction projects. Outside of work, Michaela enjoys spending her time traveling, coaching lacrosse, and going on adventures with her dog, Bentley.