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Ayesha Molino

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President & COO, ARIA and Vdara; Chief Public Affairs Officer at MGM Resorts International
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Ayesha Molino is the Chief Operating Officer of MGM Resorts International. Her career uniquely blends a legal background from The George Washington University Law School and work as a Senate Chief Counsel with deep hospitality leadership, previously serving as President & COO for the ARIA Resort & Casino and Vdara.

She is a vocal advocate for the advancement of women within the hospitality industry. Ayesha actively participates in events like the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s ForWard Conference, engaging in fireside chats to support and mentor women across the sector.

Before joining the corporate world, she spent nearly a decade on Capitol Hill as Chief Counsel to U. S. Senator Harry Reid.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
President & COO, ARIA and Vdara; Chief Public Affairs Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Ayesha cares about

Women in Hospitality
Participates in and speaks at conferences aimed at women in the hospitality industry, focusing on leadership and professional growth.
Public & Government Affairs
Leverages her past experience as a Senate Chief Counsel to lead discussions on expansion, policy, and community relations for MGM Resorts.
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Career

Work history

12-2023
President & COO, ARIA and Vdara; Chief Public Affairs Officer
MGM Resorts International
3-2021 - 12-2023
Senior Vice President, Public Affairs
MGM Resorts International
1-2017 - 3-2021
Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
MGM Resorts International
6-2014 - 1-2017
Chief Counsel
U.S. Senator Harry Reid
9-2011 - 6-2014
Counsel and Policy Advisor
U.S. Senator Harry Reid
In the press

Media appearances

MGM Resorts International Names Ayesha Molino Chief Operating Officer. Featured in MGM Resorts Investor Relations
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Ayesha Molino has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) at MGM Resorts International. Featured in Hospitality Net
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Education
2001 - 2004
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The George Washington University Law School
1997 - 2001
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University of California, Riverside
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