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Brief Work History Over 13 years in the service industry, Ryan Giffen, CHE currently serves as an adjunct professor for Orange Coast College with the School of Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism. In addition, he is an instructor at the Collins College (Cal Poly Pomona) in Hospitality Labor Law. His prior experience in working for a Member of Congress, Marriott International, Ayres Hotels, Market Broiler Restaurants, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurant Group has exposed him to an array of experiences. Extensive work history can be found here: 

Academic History Academically, Ryan Giffen is currently working on his Ph.D in Hospitality Management with Iowa State University  Prior academic experience includes a Masters degree in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelors in Social Sciences from Biola University. He holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management from California State University, Long Beach. He is recognized by the American Hotel Lodging Association as an instructor in: Human Resources Management, Hospitality Law, Sales and Marketing, Front Office Operations, and Housekeeping Operations.

Research Interests As a frequent guest speaker in the area of Leadership and Employee Development, his research interest is hospitality human resources. He is currently researching how motivational styles of hotel executives influence employee-executive relationships.

Life Purpose "To make a difference in the lives of my students and employees one individual at a time in hopes this world will be a better place. I strive to be a positive influential person in other people's life in a way that will impact them, their families, and future generations." 