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Dr. Warner is Assistant Professor and Department Chair of Hospitality & Tourism Management. She is internationally known as an expert in liability and crisis preparedness issues that affect hospitality, tourism, meetings, and events.

Dr. Warner earned her B.S., Business Administration from Georgetown University and her M.A., Tourism Administration, from The George Washington University. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University and her Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration from Oklahoma State University. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Convention & Event Tourism. She is actively involved with the Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys, Meeting Professionals International, and the Events Industry Council.

During her career, Dr. Warner has been a professor, an attorney, a meeting and event planner, a catering manager, a convention and visitor’s bureau sales manager, and an association executive. She is one of only two people in the world who has a Ph.D. in Hospitality, is a practicing attorney, and is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).

Tedi received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia in 2013. After graduating, she accepted a position at WTOC-TV, the Southeast News Leader, in Savannah. During her six years at the station, Tedi worked as a digital producer, producing digital broadcasts and anchoring her own digital broadcast shows. In 2020, she made the move to Saint Simons Island and joined the College as the Digital Media Specialist. In her spare time, Tedi enjoys river and saltwater fishing, going to football games, traveling to Keith Urban shows, and spending time with her family, friends, and cats.

Dr. Parish received his Doctor of Education, Education Leadership, from the University of Georgia, and his Master of Education, Administration and Supervision from the University of West Georgia. Prior to that, he obtained his Master of Education, Administration and Supervision, as well as his Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education, from Georgia State University. Dr. Parish was a finalist for Georgia Superintendent of the Year in 2008, and was on the University Council for Educational Administration Excellence in Educational Leadership in 2012. His professional affiliations include the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, and the Georgia Field Directors Association. Dr. Parish has over 40 years of experience in K-12 and higher education. He has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, human resources director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Prior to joining the Coastal Georgia faculty, Dr. Parish served as a faculty member in the educational leadership department, and as Associate Dean for Outreach and Engagement in the University of Georgia’s College of Education. His is a past-president of the Georgia School Superintendents Association, he has served as the Executive Director of the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, and he is a past member of the Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Board of Directors.