Maria Gracia-Esquival
“The reason why I joined Richland’s Travel, Exposition and Meeting Management program was I wanted to enter the hospitality industry, but realized there were so many different areas of work. I needed to network and learn more about which area I wanted to focus on. “Bill Boyd was on the HEEM board and through his support of the Richland program, I was accepted as an intern with Sunbelt Motivation and Travel and later was hired on full-time. I don’t think I could have opened doors on my own for a meetings job that I love. The skills acquired through the HEEM program ensured my success.”
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Kianna, Vaughn
Human Resources
“My dream job is to work in HR for the Dallas Mavericks.”
Human Resources Management
Tondelaya Cannon
Facility Specialist
AT&T Communications Inc.
“Taking online classes has been a tremendous help to me in achieving my educational goals. I already had a full plate, but with online classes I am able to work on my assignments any time of the day. It gives me the freedom I need to be able to maintain my family life and my academic endeavors.”
Business and Management
Karen Guenther
Compliance Inspector
Texas State Board of Pharmacy
“With my travel schedule it’s really hard to be in a classroom, and even when I’m in town my work hours are erratic. The strong point of taking courses online is the flexibility and freedom. I can just log on and do my homework at home or on the road in a hotel.”
Accounting
Sharon D. Gray
Network Operations Manager
AT&T Mobility
“I’ve learned that it’s never too late for your dreams to come true — you just have to keep pushing. With patience and determination, hard work will pay off. It just takes getting started. Going back to school was definitely one of the best choices I’ve made in my life, and I’m starting to see it pay off.”
Business and Management
Maria Gracia-Esquival
Senior Program Manager Spear One
Hospitality Management
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade