Kathleen Drohan
Associate Professor
JWU Faculty Since 2000
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
- M.A.T., Johnson & Wales University
- B.S., University of Rhode Island
Teaching Interests
Sport Tourism
Adventure, Sport, Nature- Based Tourism
Geography
Voluntourism
Leadership in Recreation
Recreational Planning
Courses
- Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability
- Dynamics of the Cruise Industry
- Leadership in Recreation/ Leisure Studies
- Outdoor Recreation Planning
- World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality
- Technology in the Tourism/Hospitality Industry
Extra Curricular Roles
Faculty Advisor for the Travel Club
Faculty Advisor - Women's Basketball
Professional Affiliations
• National Recreation and Parks Association
• Adventure Travel Trade Association