CONNECT is an independent organization founded by former employees of FIU’s Institute for Hospitality & Tourism Education and Research (IHTER) at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.

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We are always looking for the best talent.  Please contact Olga to inquire about joining our list of experts.

Olga@ConnectProfed.com

Our Team

Olga M. Perez-Cormier

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Business Development
  • Service Excellence 
  • AHLEI Hospitality Skills Training
  • Sales Training & Facilitation
  • Leadership Training 
  • Gamification
  • Sales Team Performance coaching 
  • Revenue Management for non-Revenue Managers
  • Servant Leadership

Patricia Sadar

SPHR, CHRE, MBA

  • Strategic Planning
  • Executive Retreats
  • Customer Service (Brand Specific)
  • Innovation & Team-based Problem Solving
  • Leadership Development
  • Talent Management
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Presence
  • DISC

Jared Smith

MBA

  • Strategic Planning 
  • Leadership Development
  • Customer Service (Brand Specific) 
  • Custom Training Program Development
  • Change Management
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Executive Coaching
  • Executive Presence
  • DISC
  • Servant Leadership 

Karen Wollard

Ed.D.

  • Instructional Design
  • Assessment
  • Program Development & Customizations
  • AHLEI Hospitality Skills Training
  • Service Excellence
  • Training & Facilitation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Research

Gerson Puig

M.S.Ed.

  • Hospitality Skills Training
  • Service Excellence

Constantino A. Papadopulos

CHA, CHRM, CRME

  • Hospitality Skills Training
  • Service Excellence