Karrah Kazravan, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I’ve always been that girl—the one who gets overly excited at the mention of a trip and already has a full itinerary drafted by the next day. Travel has always been my passion, and I naturally found myself helping […]
Pauline Churchill, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? It was after I had moved from Britain to the United States and a friend needed some extra help. I asked a million questions, learned an airline system and how to deal with suppliers. It was a gradual journey. […]
Nuh Kimbwala, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I love inquiry and the art of exploration. I believe travel is the gift that keeps on giving beyond measure and centers us in our being and becoming in relation to other cultures and places in our shared world. […]
Sara Ortiz, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? Growing up, I was captivated by shows like “The Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island,” which sparked my early interest in a travel career. The appeal of beautiful destinations always fascinated me. My first travel industry job was with a […]
Narkis Eserig, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? Pandemic hit, I had to find something I could do remotely as I had 2 young kids at home. I found out that I could become a travel advisor/agent and can do it from anywhere. I was already very knowledgeable with […]
Bruce Holt, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I absolutely love traveling, and planning trips down to the smallest detail. Defining moment was transiting the Panama Canal, seeing the initial attempt to dig the canal….wow… Can you share a moment in your career when you realized, “This […]
Ashley Forget, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I first became interested in a career in travel when I took my daughter on her first trip. Seeing the magic in her eyes reignited my love of traveling, and made me want to pursue it as more than […]
Shay Sabatino, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I worked in banking for many years and was ready for a change. My husband was actually the one who gave me the idea to pursue a career in travel when I was planning one of our vacations. I […]
Michelle Shumate, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I’ve always loved planning trips—for myself, my family, and my friends. I realized early on that I enjoyed the research and organizing part just as much as the actual traveling. After my husband realized how often friends were asking […]
Entrepreneurial Mindset Series – Part 3
