Diana Vargas has always been interested in hospitality and travel. Missouri State University’s hospitality leadership program gave Vargas the best of both worlds with a hospitality leadership degree. “I was looking for the best program, and I found MSU,” Vargas said. Finding the right path Vargas grew up in Bogotá, Colombia. She started going to a community college in … [Read more...] about Falling in love with hospitality leadership, Springfield
In the 29 years that the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) has held a conference and career fair, one thing was missing: Missouri State's hospitality students. Jokima Hiller, instructor, and Dr. Dan Crafts, associate professor, both of hospitality leadership, were not willing to let students miss out again. With a lot of hard work, they were able to fund … [Read more...] about New faces at the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
Ms. Jokima Hiller’s PASSION to please has helped her sustain an interesting career in the hospitality industry since the age of 15! Her blend of experience and education make her a great resource. She’s held a variety of positions ranging from human resources clerk and assistant reservation sales manager to front office manager and general manager. Her ability to take what … [Read more...] about HRA Welcome New Faculty: Ms. Jokima Hiller