Tamatha (Lisa) L. Brooks

Professor, Hospitality and Tourism

Personal profile

About

Career highlights include teaching in higher education for more than 20 years with expertise in leadership, private club management, ethical issues in the hospitality industry, and event planning; serving as the faculty director for Study Abroad Italy leading courses in Italian Culture, Mediterranean Cuisine, and Food & Wine Pairing; serving as a member of the Disney Educators Forum and offering more than 15 years of experience with the Disney College Program; serving as the SFCS undergraduate internship coordinator; facilitating etiquette seminars as Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant; and, serving in multiple leadership roles including Board Member Director-At-Large for the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, External Advisory Board Member for Florence University of the Arts-The American University of Florence, and, Advisory Board Member for University of Southern Indiana/Historic New Harmony Advisory Board.  Research interests include leadership, experiential learning, nutrition and wellness, and culinary tourism. 

Contact Information

Office: 3106 - Lumpkin Hall
Phone: 2175813023


Related documents

Education/Academic qualification

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

19982023

Wedding Design Fundamentals Certification, Certified Wedding Planner Society (formerly The Bridal Society)

Family and Consumer Sciences: Dietetics Option, M.S., Eastern Illinois University

Hospitality and Tourism Management Executive Education Certificate, Florida Atlantic University

Certificate in Event Management, Florida Atlantic University

Business Administration: Marketing, B.A., Florida Atlantic University

Curriculum, Instruction, and Media Technology, Ph.D., Indiana State University

Going Local PCMA Business Event Bootcamp, Meeting Professionals International

Basics Boot Camp: Meeting Fundamentals, Meeting Professionals International

Digital Event Specialist Certificate, Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA)

Corporate Etiquette and International Protocol Consultant, Protocol School of Washington

Disciplines

  • Hospitality Administration and Management