Leadership Team

Leadership Team

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

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

Dr. Stephen Pratt

Dr. Stephen Pratt
Chair, Dept. of Tourism, Events, Entertainment & Attractions; Professor

Dr. Amy Gregory

Dr. Amy Gregory
Interim Chair, Department of Foodservice and Lodging Management

Ms. Sherri Dixon

Ms. Sherri Dixon
Director, Budget & Finance

Mr. Fred Okumu

Mr. Fred Okumu
Director, Information Technology

Ms. Lori V. Safford

Ms. Lori V. Safford
Director, Student Services

Mr. Cesar Rivera Cruzado

Mr. Cesar Rivera Cruzado
Director, Food & Beverage Operations

Dr. Jessica Wickey

Dr. Jessica Wickey
Director, Internships Program; Instructor