Meet the Faculty
Industry Leaders Shaping the Future of Hospitality
Our faculty aren’t just educators—they’re leaders in top hospitality organizations. They bring real-world experience, industry connections, and hands-on learning to prepare students for success.
Our Faculty Come from Top Hospitality Organizations
Meet The Faculty
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John Jacobsen
General Counsel at Penzance
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Steve Goldman
Hospitality Industry Lawyer
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Tara Gorman
Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson
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Samantha Ahuja
Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig's Hospitality Practice
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Carl Hurwitz
Senior Vice President at Marriott International
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Lou Rizzo
Managing Partner at Reger Rizzo Darnall
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Juan Corvinos
Senior Vice President Development at Hilton
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Chris Wallace
Global Franchise Counsel - Choice Hotels International
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Harris Chernow
Partner and Chair at Reger Rizzo Darnell
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Kimberly Wachen
ArentFox Schiff Partner and Co-Chair of Hospitality Group
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Peter Fischer
Co-leader of BakerHostetler’s National Labor Relations
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Mike Pappas
Chief Administrative Officer & Co-General Counsel
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Mike Pickett
Venable - Commercial Leasing
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Andy Wright
Senior Vice President - Marriott International
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Amy King
Vice President Corporate Development At Hilton
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Fayaz Thawer
Managing Partner - Commercial Solutions For You Inc.
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Michael Blank
Principal at Woodmont Lodging, LLC
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Pascal Forotti
Managing Director Pendry Hotels & Resorts
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Emil Hirsch
Carlton Fields
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Vinay Sharma
In-House Counsel and Vice President at Baywood Hotels