ISHSTM Advisory Board

To enhance its ability to educate students to become productive professional managers, the School utilizes its Board of Advisors composed of alumni and other industry representatives. The advisory board members provide guidance in the areas of curriculum development and industry research. They also mentor and connect students to internship and career placement opportunities.

International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Advisory Board Members (Hospitality)

2023-2024:

  • Anthony Catanoso, President & Owner -Steel Pier Associates, LLC
  • Joseph Cozza, Consultant and former Catering Sales Leader – Marriott International
  • James Dale, Senior Director of Catering formerly Grand Hyatt New York
  • James Earley, General Manager -Element Harrison-Newark
  • Simone Harper, District Manager -Aramark
  • David Keys, Regional Vice President of Sales & Marketing – East Hilton Hotels
  • Rosemary Trinkle-Baran, Organizational Development Consultant -New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • Peter Gennario, Vice President, Corporate Services and Real Estate – Event Management Goldman, Sachs & Co.
  • Michelle Mitterer, Director of Sales & Marketing -Natirar
  • Albert Costantini, General Manager -Canoe Brook Country Club
  • Chris Walsh, Managing Partner -River Horse Brewing Company

Vancouver Advisory Board Members

2024-2025:

  • Krista Bax, CEO, go2HR
  • Karissa Bourgeault, Project Manager, BC Hotel Association
  • Geetha Harikrishnan, Sales Manager, Pan Pacific Vancouver, MHMS Alum
  • Luke Ling, General Manager, HotelBLU
  • Ginny Miyasato, Senior Facilitator, Vail Resorts, MSHMS Alum
  • Chandrahaas Pathak, Director, XCCL Hospitality Management Ltd.
  • Richard Porges, CEO, Destination British Columbia
  • Don Robinson, President, The Don Solutions Inc.
  • Susan Tomihiro, Product Director, Fresh Tracks Canada
  • Hao Xu, BAIS-HTM Alum