Introduction to Current Trends in Tourism

Author Biography

• Ms. Katherine Aggabao Alejandro, Isabela State University

  

  Ms. Katherine Aggabao Alejandro is a dedicated educator and academic leader with over two decades of continuous service at Isabela State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Tourism (Centro Escolar University, 1997), a Bachelor of Science in Education (Isabela Colleges Foundation, 1998), a Master of Arts in Education (University of La Salette, 2004), finished academic requirements in Master of Science in Hotel Management major in Tourism Management (Centro Escolar University, 2016), and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Southeast Asian Studies (Centro Escolar University). Ms. Alejandro began her career at Isabela State University in 1998 and has progressed through academic ranks from Instructor I to Assistant Professor III, a position she currently holds. Her work includes curriculum development, teaching, student mentoring, and participation in institutional planning and accreditation activities. She passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (RA 1080) in 1998. An active lifelong learner, Katherine has completed numerous professional development programs, including international and regional conferences and technical trainings in agri-ecotourism, travel management, online learning systems, and hospitality trends. She is a member of the Isabela State University Faculty Association and contributes to academic and community initiatives in Echague, Isabela. Fluent in English and rooted in her Ibanag heritage, she balances her academic life with family commitments and is a mother to three children: Bianka Katrina, Bea Karina, and Kevin Benedict. Katherine remains committed to excellence in teaching, research, and community service.