Dr. Villanueva serves as the Dean of the College of International Tourism and Hospitality Management (CITHM) at La Consolacion University Philippines (LCUP). She is a graduate of Doctor in Business Administration (2023) and a Master in Business Administration specializing in Hotel and Restaurant Management (2012), both from LCUP. Some of her leadership achievements are curriculum enhancements, program accreditation achievements, and the integration of cutting-edge educational technologies, including pioneering the Virtual Reality (VR) Laboratory Program for tourism students in Region III and the annual participation and presentation of my graduating students in the international conference. She is also facilitating international internships, established student training facilities, and fostered partnerships with global institutions like the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE), The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM), and SABRE Travel Network. She authored and presented numerous studies on tourism and hospitality trends, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and digital innovations in education. She is also an active speaker, sharing insights on tourism, curriculum design, and industry best practices. Her contributions to hospitality education have been recognized through accolades such as “Excellent Teacher” and her roles as an accreditor for the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED). She is committed to research, innovation, and student development to contribute and elevate LCUP’s reputation as a leading institution in hospitality and tourism education.