Please take a moment to meet Rosen College’s esteemed leadership team of hospitality scholars and industry experts. Click their names or photos to learn more about their background and expertise, and how to contact them.

At UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management, we celebrate a culture of diversity, equity and inclusive excellence. Diversity creates a unified culture that makes us smarter — and better. Our excellence is made stronger through our differences, and celebrating our uniqueness brings vibrancy and energy to our academics and campus experience.

Dean

Dr. Cynthia Mejia
Dean, Professor

Associate Dean

Dr. Alan Fyall
Associate Dean, Academic Affairs; Visit Orlando Endowed Chair of Tourism Marketing; Professor

Assistant Dean

Dr. Manuel Rivera
Assistant Dean; Associate Professor

Department Chairs & Directors

Dr. Nan Hua
Chair, Dept. of Hospitality Management; Associate Professor

Dr. Stephen Pratt
Chair, Dept. of Tourism, Events and Attractions Management; Professor

Ms. Sherri Dixon
Director, Budget & Finance

Mr. Fred Okumu
Director, Information Technology

Ms. Lori V. Safford
Director, Student Services

Mr. Cesar Rivera Cruzado
Director, Food & Beverage Operations

Dr. Jessica Wickey
Director, Internships Program; Instructor