Stanley Pollard, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
How has your journey evolved since graduating from The Travel Institute? Since graduating from The Travel Institute, my journey has been all about people. I’ve always liked to please others and make their experiences special. My background in marketing and sales gave me a strong foundation in understanding what people want — and in college, […]
Bryan Pollard, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? This industry has always been in my blood. Being 3rd Generation, following in the footsteps of my Legendary Grandpa (Stan Pollard) and Father (Gary Pollard) I always knew this was the path for me. A defining moment would be […]
Gary Pollard, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I actually grew up in the travel business — our company has always been family-owned — so travel has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. From a young age, I was fascinated by […]
Patricia DiZenzo, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I have always loved to travel. I find the experience of a new destination to be positively exhilarating. Always curious! I had a taste of the travel industry in my early 20’s but pursued a different life path. Now […]
Susan Plummer, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I have always been that person in the family everyone turns to for advice on vacation ideas or putting together reunions or family vacations. It’s been a passion of mine to research Destinations, as I am an avid reader […]
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 […]
Vicki Kramer, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? Yes—when I was eight years old, my family took a road trip from Pennsylvania to California, and I was completely captivated. It was my first time seeing snow, exploring places like Carlsbad Caverns, and discovering how each part of […]
Tiffan Stephens, CTC – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? I grew up in the “Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island” era and always dreamed of cruising the Mexican Rivera or jetting off to some exotic location. In my early 20s, I discovered that there was a dedicated travel school […]
Tara Katims, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
Can you share a moment in your career when you realized, “This is exactly what I’m meant to do”? A girl called me before her trip to India and we ended up having a full debrief and I made her a custom guide to help her avoid some of the mistakes I had made traveling […]
Tara Brown, CTA – Alumni Spotlight
What inspired you to pursue a career in travel and tourism? Was there a defining moment? My journey into travel and tourism came from a deep love of exploring new places and helping others create meaningful experiences. For many years, I planned trips for family and friends just for fun, and I realized how much […]