2025 News, Notes and Awards

Mackenzie Albrecht, '24, Hospitality Management

Mackenzie Albrecht accepted a position with PGA of America as the volunteer operations coordinator for the 2025 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Gabriela Beavers, '19, Sport and Entertainment Management

Gabriela Beavers was promoted to senior manager, club marketing with the National Football League (NFL).
Elizabeth Jenkins, '21, Hospitality Management, '22, Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Elizabeth Jenkins started a new position as front office manager at Waldorf Astoria Orlando.
Rick Lackland, '86, Hospitality, Restaurant and Tourism Administration

Rick Lackland was named the 2025 Sales/Marketing/Catering Employee of the Year by the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association.
Katelyn Li, '24, Master of Sport and Entertainment Management

Katelyn Lisznyai accepted a new position as senior manager of marketing and communication with the Lake Erie Crushers.
Yiming (Krystal) Qi, '22, Hospitality Management '24, Master of International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Yiming (Krystal) Qi started a new role as manager, asset management and investor relations with TLTsolutions.
Destinee Rocker, '22, Sport and Entertainment Management

Destinee Rocker began a new role as founder and certified travel agent with Elegant Escape Travels.
Caroline Salisbury, '24, Tourism Management

Caroline Salisbury accepted a statused role as a guest experience manager at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Caroline was employed by Disney for a year-long leadership internship, but her exceptional performance led to her being promoted out of the internship to a statused position six months early.
Ellie Schlesinger, '24, Sport and Entertainment Management

Ellie Schlesinger was promoted to account executive with the Carolina Panthers.
Kayla Simmons, '24, Sport and Entertainment Management

Kayla Simmons started a new role as a sales associate with the New Jersey Devils.
Rosie Spagnuolo, '24, Sport and Entertainment Management

Rosie Spagnuolo accepted a new position with Genesco Sports Enterprises as an assistant account manager for PepsiCo focusing on their league-wide partnership with the NFL.
Casey Welch, '21, Sport and Entertainment Management

Casey Welch was promoted to senior member experience specialist with the Jacksonville Jaguars.