ILHA EAST COAST CHAPTER NEWS
We ’ re celebrating International Women ’ s Month by recognizing some of the hospitality industry ’ s leaders . From entrepreneurs to higher education , we ’ re grateful to be surrounded by strong women , guiding the way for the future of hospitality and equality in the workforce .
We sat down with Dr . Lisa Cain , an Associate Professor in the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University , where she teaches Women in Hospitality Leadership , Global Issues & Competitive Methods , and Marketing
Management . We had the good fortune of meeting Dr . Cain during a past ILHA webinar , Future of Investment in Hospitality , where she acted as moderator .
Dr . Cain received her doctoral degree in hospitality from the University of Nevada , Las Vegas , and her Master ’ s degree from Florida International University in Hospitality Management . Her research interests emphasize understanding internal and external customer experiences in the hospitality industry . She has helped secure over $ 300,000 in grant funding , co-authored two textbooks , published over 50 peerreviewed articles , and received an FIU Top Scholar Award in 2021 .
What woman / women do you admire the most and why ?
I have been fortunate to have been surrounded by strong women since birth , from my great-grandmother down to my cousin . My mother has worked in events and catering since before I was born , and she worked 100 + hour weeks while raising me and my brother . Her work ethic is unparalleled , and she inspires me every day . I have also been privileged enough to have attended a women ’ s college , had incredible female mentors , and I continue to be surrounded by extraordinary women in my field .
Dr . Lisa Cain , an Associate Professor in the Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Florida International University
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