ABOUT AUTHOR

Jacinta C. Mathis is a hospitality executive, brand builder, and community-driven leader with deep roots in restaurants and creative businesses.

She currently serves as Chief Revenue Officer at Tilit, a chef-founded workwear brand known for designing premium uniforms that support hospitality professionals on and off the clock.

Jacinta brings a thoughtful, people-first approach to growth, blending operational rigor with a deep respect for craft, culture, and the realities of working in hospitality.

Career highlights

• Chief Revenue Officer at Tilit, leading B2B, DTC, partnerships, and growth strategy.
• Experience across big tech, startups, and founder-led brands.
• Led national and enterprise partnerships with leading restaurant groups, hotels, and hospitality organizations
• Advisor and mentor to emerging leaders and founders in hospitality and creative industries.
• Active contributor to community-focused initiatives supporting hospitality professionals.

Selected publications

• Tilit's Blog – essays and insights on uniforms, leadership, and hospitality culture.
• The Ministry of Hospitality (Substack) – reflections on leadership, gathering, and presence
• "A Year Without Hustle" — Lifestyle Quarterly, May 2022

Short excerpt

"I believe what we wear to work matters. Uniforms shape how people feel, how teams show up, and how brands are experienced. Hospitality is built on intention, care, and consistency. The details are never small."

Speaking & workshops

Jacinta speaks and facilitates workshops on various topics and has led the following:

• AI Prospecting Summit, Panelist, Jan 2025
• Heard Hospitality Hub, Panelist, Nov. 2024
• Felicia's Promise (non-profit) Confidence Building Workshop Apr. 2023
• App Growth Summit, Panelist Feb. 2022
• App Growth Summit, Presenter, Apr. 2022
• App Growth Summit, Panelist, Jul. 2020
• Mobile Growth Summit SF, Presenter, Feb. 2020
• Digital Place-Based Advertising Association Workshop at Ad Age Jan. 2019
• App Extensions Workshop at Google, Apr. 2016
Topics including:
• Hospitality leadership and team culture
• Building brands rooted in craft and credibility
• Scaling thoughtfully without losing identity
• Women in leadership and entrepreneurship
• The intersection of design, function, and hospitality

She has participated in panels, conferences, and private workshops for hospitality groups, founders, and creative teams.