Kathleen E Drohan (she/her)
Associate Professor College of Hospitality Management International Travel & Tourism Studies Providence
Biography and Expertise
Kathleen Drohan teaches in the International Travel & Tourism Studies department.
Drohan came to Johnson & Wales University in 2000 after working 15 years in the recreation, travel & tourism, and event planning industries, beginning her JWU career as director of the travel practicum, spanning the world with hundreds of students to more than 25 countries. As associate professor in the College of Hospitality Management, her expertise is in creating university-community partnerships that provide students experiential learning and leadership- development opportunities that have direct, real-world impact. Drohan is founder or co-founder of multiple high-impact programs such as JWU’s South Africa Study Abroad program, Project S.H.E. (Sports, Health, Education), numerous project-based learning experiences with the Providence Parks Department, National Park Service, and events such as Providence’s Day One 5K. On campus, Drohan was instrumental in planning and implementing the first Midnight Madness, a university tradition that continues today, and she advises JWU’s travel club and women’s basketball. Drohan also serves on the board of directors for the nonprofit Partnership for Providence Parks.
Education
MAT
Johnson & Wales University
BS
University of Rhode Island
Leave No Trace Certification
Leave No Trace
Open Table Certification
Open Table Certification
Written Information Security Policy (WISP)
Written Information Security Policy (WISP)
Excel Essential Training (Microsoft 365)
Linked In Learning
Athletics- Game Changer Award
JWU Athletics
Adventure Travel Trade Association
National Recreation and Park Association