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Ara Pachmayer is an Associate Professor of Tourism Management at Cal Poly Humboldt, affiliated with the School of Applied Health. She holds a PhD in Community Resources and Development from Arizona State University, along with master's and bachelor's degrees in related fields. Her research focuses on resident attitudes toward tourism, cannabis tourism dynamics, and cultural competency in study abroad programs. She collaborates on projects addressing rural tourism development and community impacts.
Dr. Pachmayer teaches courses such as Sustainable Tourism, Legal Aspects of Recreation, and Career Preparation for Hospitality. Her pedagogy emphasizes hands-on projects connecting Humboldt students to local tourism challenges. She actively engages with community stakeholders through initiatives like the Arcata Wayfinder Project and cannabis tourism analyses in Humboldt County.
Her recent publications explore cannabis tourism policy, resident perceptions of tourism, and study abroad cultural outcomes. Despite no explicitly listed awards, her work reflects sustained engagement with regional and global tourism challenges. She advises students in tourism-related research and serves as Co-Chair in her department, contributing to curriculum development and community partnerships.
