Spotlights
A WGVU Morning Show interview with Dr. Lorie Tuma
During the July segment of the College of Community and Public Service (CCPS) Community Connections with the WGVU Morning Show host Shelley Irwin, Dr. Lorie Tuma, assistant professor in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Department, shares how she was able to launch this virtual education conference in a matter of days.
Dr. Tuma, in collaboration with Courtney Stanley, a former student of Dr. Tuma's and events and hospitality leader, launched Engage, Enrich, Enhance: Rebuilding the Foundation and Future of Hospitality and Tourism During COVID-19 virtual conference. The conference was a culminating activity for three HTM classes (96 students), alumni and other classes and featured hospitality and event industry leaders from around the world, who provided resources for professionals and redefined the effectiveness of the industry's future.
Featured speakers taught participants to network more effectively, build their digital brands and strategically position themselves for the future.
Speakers included:
• Shelley Williams, vice president of sales for Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City, presented: "The Time the World Shifted … How will You? Fairy Tales, SciFi and Biographies."
• Dahlia El Gazzar, CEO of DAHLIA+ Agency in Massachusetts, presented: "Building a Powerful Digital Brand - LinkedIn Matters More than Ever."
• Trevor Lui, principal at The Highbell Group in Toronto, presented: "Making Your Mark and Building Meaningful Relationships in the New Economy."
• Natalia Roblero, business development manager for Memorable Incentives DMC, Costa Rica & Panama, presented: "A Young Leader's Strategy to Professional Success."
Tuma was awarded a Teaching Innovation Grant, provided by the Pew Faculty Teaching and Learning Center at Grand Valley, to support the virtual conference.
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