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Board of Directors
2026-2027
SECSA CHRIE is part of an international network that fosters the general advancement of teaching, learning, research and practice in the field of hospitality, tourism and event management.
The SECSA CHRIE Board represents its member’s interests on a Federation wide basis and provides leadership for human resource development through teaching, learning, research and industry practices that are complementary to occupational standards in the industry.
President
Trishna Mistry, Ph.D.
University of South Florida
Immediate Past President
Kate Price-Howard, Ph.D.
Troy University
Vice President
Fang Shu, Ph.D.
Florida International University
Secretary
Jessica Wiitala, Ph.D.
High Point University
Director of Marketing
Seden Dogan, Ph.D.
University of South Florida
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Director of Research
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Wei Wei, Ph.D.
University of Central Florida
Treasurer
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Imran Ahmad, Ph.D.
Florida International University
Director of Industry Services
Ethan Cheng, Ph.D.
Western Carolina University
Director of Member Services
Suzanne Bagnera, Ph.D.
Florida International University
Director of Education
Soyoung Park, Ph.D.
Florida Atlantic University
Director of Networking
Eun-Kyong (Cindy) Choi, Ph.D.
University of Mississippi
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