COO & Co-Founder, TIQUE
Tourism Executive & Empowerment Speaker
Marsha-Ann Donaldson is a Tourism Executive with over 30 years in the Hospitality Industry, serving as Director of Romance for a global hotel brand. She is also an Empowerment Speaker, Mentor, Podcaster, and Host of Real Talk with Marsha-Ann. Dedicated to personal development, she empowers women to transform their lives with purpose and passion. A natural mentor, she focuses on guiding the next generation, particularly through her initiative “Raising Queens for Greatness.” Known for her infectious energy, Marsha-Ann is a proud mother of two, a woman of faith, a Lupus Warrior, and a champion of her beloved Jamaica.
Executive Director, Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management
College of Business, Cal State Monterey Bay
Dr. Paige P. Viren is the Executive Director of the Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at Cal State University Monterey Bay, with over 16 years of expertise in consumer behavior and tourism. Previously, she was an Associate Professor at San Francisco State University and East Carolina University, where she focused on sustainable tourism. Dr. Viren has worked extensively with rural communities on initiatives promoting economic diversification while protecting natural and cultural resources. She holds certifications in Sustainable Tourism from Cornell University and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), where she is also an official trainer. With a Ph.D. from Michigan State University and over 13 years in the travel industry, she is a Certified Travel Consultant (CTC) and Certified Adventure Travel Specialist (ATS), blending academic rigor with practical experience.
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