Candace Fitch

Candace Fitch is the Feiertag Professor of Practice in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business. Her expertise spans event management, legal/risk issues in hospitality, and food and beverage operations. She holds a JD from New England Law (2004), a BS in Hotel Administration from Cornell University (1991), and an AOS in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University (1988).

Dr. Fitch has extensive industry experience, including roles as an attorney specializing in hospitality law, director of legal services at ESL Management (Washington, D.C.), and leadership in hospitality operations. She teaches courses such as Event Management, Human Resource Management in Hospitality, and Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Her awards include the Virginia Tech Certificate in Teaching Excellence (2018-2019) and Pamplin College Teacher of the Year (2018-2019). She secured a $10,000 Pathways Grant to develop Virginia Tech's Event & Experience minor. Professional engagement includes speaking at conferences like Virginia MPI on cybersecurity for event professionals and active membership in Meeting Professionals International and legal associations.