I am a passionate sustainability advocate working in the venue, event and tourism industries. I received my doctorate in sustainability in events and tourism from the University of Utah where I studied employee perceptions of convention center sustainability programs. I am currently the Owner and Founder of Map & Compass Consulting LLC where I utilize my 15 years of experience as a managing director, event manager and researcher to consult organizations on employee engagement and sustainability. I have recently been actively involved in sustainability initiatives with the International Association of Venue Managers. My career dossier includes teaching, organizational consulting, management and research. I have worked for The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) as the Managing Director and Event Director where I planned Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conferences (ESTCs) in California, Kenya, Brazil and Ecuador.
PhD- University of Utah in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
MS- San Francisco State University in Recreation, Parks and Tourism
BS- California State University Northridge in Leisure Studies and Recreation
Languages spoken
English, Portuguese, Spanish, ASL, currently learning Turkish
I have worked as a consultant and lecturer in the sustainable event, tourism, and venue industry. I also worked for The International Ecotourism Society in a variety of roles including event manager, managing director and consultant from 2011-2015. I have worked with IAVM, ATTA and the GSTC on various projects. My most current research focuses on employee perceptions of sustainability programs in convention centers.
