Lisa Wyld is the Head of Missenden Abbey International Hotel and Hospitality School at Buckinghamshire New University. Lisa has worked for international chains, independent businesses and at mega sporting & exclusive events. She teaches and researches various areas that relate to hospitality, pedagogy, and the link between academia and the industry. She especially enjoys mentoring those who need a little extra support and encouragement to reach their goals. She is co-founder of Hospitality and Universities United (HUU), an organisation to bridge the divide between academia and industry, a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality and a member of the executive of the Council for Hospitality Management Education (CHME).