Academic leader and instructor with expertise in entertainment management, theme park operations, and industry-connected teaching.
I'm an instructor at the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management, where I teach courses spanning entertainment, theme parks, attractions, digital marketing, merchandise, technology, and guest experience.
My career blends academic leadership with hands-on industry expertise gained at The Walt Disney Company, Universal Orlando Resort, and other major entertainment organizations. I design original courses that connect classroom learning to real-world practice, and I serve as Chair of the Faculty Assembly and Faculty Executive Committee.
Beyond teaching, I coordinate the college's Teaching Colloquiums and created an AI Lunch and Learn series to help faculty explore artificial intelligence in education and research. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between academia and the themed entertainment industry.
Chair of Faculty Assembly & Faculty Executive Committee. Coordinator of Teaching Colloquiums with monthly seminars on best practices.
Designed 5+ original courses including Digital Marketing in Entertainment, Technology & Innovation in Theme Parks, and Merchandise Management.
Professional background at Disney, Universal, D23, Hardrive Productions, and the City of Orlando spanning retail, attractions, production, and marketing.
Taught internationally in Dubai through a UCF partnership with Dubai Parks and Resorts, training Emiratis in theme park leadership and management.
Academic and industry career spanning entertainment, theme parks, and hospitality
Undergraduate courses at UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management
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