Education:

• PhD- Kansas State University (Hospitality Management)
• MPA - Grambling State University (Human Resource Management)
• B.S. – Grambling State University (Hotel Restaurant Management)

Teaching Interest:

• Event Planning and Management
• Cultural Diversity and Inclusion in Hospitality
• Study Abroad – Travel
• Leadership

Research Interest:

• Diversity & Long Term Careers in Hospitality Management
• Leadership
• Black Travel
• Barriers facing minorities in Hospitality Management
• Curriculum Development
• Assessment

Professional Membership

• National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners
• ICHRIE
• HSMAI
• Travel Unity

Professional Affiliations

• HBCU Hospitality Consortium (President)
• ACPHA Team Reviewer
• James Beard Award Committee Judge
• HI US Board Member