JUNE 20, 2025
Paige P. Viren, Ph.D., blends academic insight with real-world impact as the Executive Director of the Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism Management Program at California State University, Monterey Bay. A passionate advocate for student opportunity, she has forged strong partnerships with industry leaders and CalTravel members to give students early, hands-on exposure to the tourism world. Paige’s deep-rooted passion for travel and education is shaping the future of California’s tourism industry—one student at a time.