Theresa Ito, Principal of Blue Mountain Solutions Inc., brings over 30 years of global experience in hospitality and tourism. With a background spanning England, the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Jamaica, she excels in developing leaders, making strategic decisions, and fostering engaged teams. For 17 years, she has led her company in Canada and England, specializing in training, leadership development, and public speaking. Theresa is known for her dynamic presentations, whether in-person or via remote webinars and workshops, always delivered with her signature smile.

Christina Zolli is the Marketing Director for VisitGreenvilleSC. She is a Greenville native and has 12+ years of experience working on brands like General Mills, Denny’s, Lowe’s Home Improvement and more. She has a real passion for creative problem solving and helping others discover the beauty of Greenville, SC. 

Bryan Lavin has been a member of the JWU Faculty for eight years. He teaches in the Department for International Travel and Tourism Studies at the College of Hospitality Management. Bryan’s area of expertise is destination marketing and sales, community development, and sustainable tourism planning. In addition to his scholarly pursuits in the field of tourism, Bryan also serves as the college’s brand manager. He is responsible for the management and execution of an integrated plan to position hospitality management as a dynamic and experiential discipline.