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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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
Sarah Martinez
Hilton Dallas/Park Cities
“This program definitely made me feel inclusive and opens its doors to all walks of life to an industry that otherwise I would have never experienced or found on my own. I would tell people going through the program to take risks and try as many positions in this field. You never know when you may find your niche.”
Business and Management
Sharon Daniels-Megginson
Real Estate Broker and CEO
Sharon Daniels Properties and
Real Estate Specialist and Adjunct Faculty
“I was also able to apply for my real estate license exam with my associate degree. I make it my goal to tell other students, real estate agents and everyone I meet in the real estate field about furthering their education and obtaining a degree at the same time.”
Real Estate
Pat Sykes
Director
H&R Block Premium
“The on-the-job applications drew the positive attention of my boss and enhanced my performance in the workplace. The Management Program helped develop the skill sets necessary to lead and coach others.”
Business and Management
Maria Gracia-Esquival
Senior Program Manager Spear One
Hospitality Management
School of Business, Hospitality and Global Trade