SHA Alumni Story
From pioneering research and global immersion to accelerated career growth and lifelong networks, BU SHA alumni turn education into impact. Our graduates blend rigorous academics with real-world hospitality leadership—advancing industries, driving innovation, and giving back to the SHA community. Discover how SHA alumni transformed their passions into purpose-driven careers through mentorship, experiential learning, and the power of the BU network.
Tristan Huynh COM ’23 & SHA MSHM ‘25
Tristan used the research-focused Master of Science in Hospitality Management to blend hospitality and psychology—writing a thesis on “nudging” plant-based choices as he traveled from Boston hotels to Thailand for field experiences.
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Sophie Primiano MMH ‘21
Within a year, Sophie turned her BU SHA Master of Management in Hospitality (MMH) degree into a Sales Executive role at Convene Hospitality Group in New York City. This accelerated MMH included an internship at luxury hotel W Boston and built-in London and NYC industry experiences that helped her stand out.
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