Faculty

Sections:

If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty advisor in this field. To send an email, click on the name of the advisor you wish to reach.

J oanne M. Giampa, MIS, CTC, CTIE, Travel, Tourism and Event Planning Professor and Coordinator
Student Services Center (SSC) Room 1227, (630) 942-2556

Career

Coordinator/Professor of Travel, Tourism and Event Planning, College of DuPage, 1980 to present
Outside sales consultant for Renaissance Travel in Naperville, 1995 to 2005
Outside sales consultant for World Clas Travel, 2005 to present

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from National-Louis University, 1993
Master of Science in Managerial Leadership at National-Louis University, 2000
Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) from The Travel Institute, 1995
Certified Travel Industry Executive (CTIE) from The Travel Institute, 2000

Professional and Academic Organizations

Member of the International Society of Travel and Tourism Educators, since 2000 and on the Executive Board since 2005
Member of Midwest ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents), since 2000 and on the Executive Board since 2009
Member of Chicago Women in Travel (CWIT), since 2000 and President since 2008. Organization changed its name to Chicago Professionals in Travel in 2009.
Member of Outside Sales Support Network (OSSN), since 2000
Member of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), since 2002
Member of National Association of Commissioned Travel Agents (NACTA), 2003 to 2008
Faculty Senate Social Committee Chair, College of DuPage, 1995-2000
Member of the Fall All College Workshop Committee, College of DuPage, 1995 to 2001
Member of the American Association of Women in Community Colleges, College of DuPage Chapter, 1997 to 2002, Past President
Member of the Women's History Month committee, College of DuPage, 1997 to 2001
Member of the Spirit of Service Committee, College of DuPage, 1998 to 2008
Member of the Wellness Committee, College of DuPage, 1998 to 2003
American Heart Association DuPage County Heart Walk, Logistics Committee, 1998 to 2001
American Heart Association DuPage County Heart Walk, College of DuPage company recruiter, 1999 to 2001
Member of Glendale Heights Special Events Committee, 1995-2000