Paulette Cormier-MacBurnie

Paulette Cormier-MacBurnie is an Assistant Professor and Tourism Program Coordinator in the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Mount Saint Vincent University. She holds a DBA (Candidate) from Athabasca University, MAEd in Lifelong Learning, BScHE, and certificates in Management Development for Women. Her research focuses on workplace learning in hospitality, student engagement, and the impact of global events like the pandemic on the food and beverage industry. She has authored/co-authored studies on chef learning practices, HR management in hotels, and B&B sector performance through online reviews.

• Education: DBA (Candidate, Athabasca University), MAEd (Lifelong Learning, MSVU), BScHE (Human Ecology)
• Professional Roles: Program Coordinator, Course Instructor (e.g., THMT 1101, BUSI/THMT 2202), Lab Instructor (THMT courses).
• Awards: Multiple best paper awards at ASBBS and Midwest Business Administration Association Conferences.

Her teaching spans courses on food service management, hospitality communication, and current issues in catering. She also instructs food safety certifications (ServSafe, Advanced.fst) and has extensive industry experience in food service, fitness, and education.