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Walking the Walk: Colleen Birch

Inspired by past mentors, this ’99 alumna is committed to guiding the next generation.

Colleen Birch, '99 BS in Hotel Administration. (R. Marsh Starks/51Թܿƴ Creative Services)

Although the hotel industry was once dominated by men, these women are now at the head of the table in the C-suite. From left: Cindy Kiser Murphey, '80 BS and '95 MS Hotel Administration; Ann Hoff, '90 BS Hotel Administration; Paula Eylar-Lauzon, '89 BS Hotel Administration; Rikki Tanenbaum, '06 Executive Master of Hospitality Administration; Vicki Savini, '92 BS Hotel Administration. Not pictured: Colleen Birch, '99 BS in Hotel Administration. (R. Marsh Starks/51Թܿƴ Creative Services)

 

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