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Sara Ghezzi is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management at the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Wyoming. She holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Auburn University. Previously, she served as a lecturer at the University of Southern Maine (2015–2020), where she developed interdisciplinary courses in hospitality management, event management, and food and beverage management. She also contributed to sustainability initiatives, including an EPA grant focusing on pollution prevention in craft breweries.
Education:
- PhD in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Auburn University (2017)
- MS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Auburn University (2011)
- BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Auburn University (2008)
Research Interests: Food safety in food trucks and catering sectors, sustainability practices in hospitality, and experiential learning. Her work includes developing a food safety manual for food trucks and analyzing barriers to training in the industry.
Professional Experience:
- Assistant Sommelier at Mandarin Oriental Miami
- Event Manager at The Hotel at Auburn University
- Part-Time Faculty at Reykjavik University (Iceland)
Grants & Collaborations: Collaborated on an EPA grant addressing sustainability in craft breweries.
Labs/Teams: Overseeing an internship program at USM to bridge industry and academic experience.
