Four recent alumni — David Pacheco, Baldomero Felix, Cristian Cabrera and Sofia Torres-Crespo — have found their calling at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, bringing with them a blend of education, passion and the drive to excel.
Guests at the university’s “Spirit of Polynesia” gala felt transported to Polynesia, a region known for its rich and diverse culinary traditions, warm hospitality and natural beauty.
Students had opportunities to interact with business owners and operators in the manufacturing and services sectors of wine, food products, retail, hospitality and tourism.
Students participated in a variety of activities, visited iconic landmarks and immersed themselves in Italian culture.
Bryan Castillo (geological sciences) was interviewed about whether earthquakes can be predicted, Miranda M. McIntyre (psychology) published research on the subjective characteristics of individual differences in interests, and Joseph Tormey (hospitality management) and Eric Newman (marketing) published a paper on the use of social media marketing to promote the hospitality management program.
The group had the opportunity to explore the city and network with hospitality industry insiders.
PDC hospitality management students had the opportunity to explore the city and network with hospitality industry insiders.
Sean Kim joins the program as an assistant professor. Kim will teach Sports, Entertainment and Hospitality Marketing and Principles of Marketing.
Joseph Tormey is a 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry and an educational leader with 17 years of administrative and educational experience.