Ms. Maria Akbar
Lecturer,
Tourism and Hospitality Management
Ms. Maria Akbar
- Educational Background
- Professional Experience
- Professional Activities
- Research Interests and Contributions
- Teaching Responsibilities
- Awards and Recognitions
- Community Involvement and Service
- Research Publications
- Contact Information
- Masters in international Tourism, Events & Hospitality Management, Oxford Brookes University
- Radio Broadcaster at SUNO FM, Pakistan’s largest radio network, ISPR
- Brookes Buddy at Brookes Union
- Corporate Relationship Manager at MCB Arif Habib
- Research Officer PEDA International
- Selected for Undergraduate Semester Exchange Program to USA among 25000 candidates and placed at Emporia State University, Kansas
- AIESEC Leadership Development Experience through a Global Volunteer opportunity tackling the Sustainable Development Goal Peace Justice and Strong Institutions at Turkey
- Cultural Ambassador at Eurasia Global, Russia 2021 raised voice about SDG 13 climate change and potential SDGs which are concerning for Pakistan)
- Lead for World Youth Festival Sochi , Russia
- Lead for Eurasia Global , Orenburg, Russia
- Member of Marketing Club Emporia State University
- Brand Ambassador at Youth Leaders Talk
- Social Media Coordinator at Youth Association of Pakistan
- Honorary Counselor for Pak US Alumni Network Baltistan Chapter
- Youth Exchange Ambassador PUAN Islamabad Chapter
- Peace Ambassador at National Youth Coalition for Peace & Beydaar Society
- Member at National Youth Assembly
- Smile Ambassador at Smile International
- Founding Member Make Ambition & Join Us
- Student Ambassador at Anti-Narcotics Force
- Secretary Departmental Undergraduate Committee
- Climate change, Disaster Management, Tourism & Hospitality
- Article about rights of international students in foreign country published in Emporia Gazette USA
- Co-Author for “Early Warning Systems (EWS) in Highland Mountainous Communities: Comparing the Effectiveness of Government-Led Versus Community-Led EWS”
- Co-Author “The Water Energy- Food Security Nexus Country Profile: Pakistan, PEDA International
- Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Sustainable Tourism
- Pakistan Tourist Destination
- Cultural Tourism
- Innovative teaching methods or curriculum development contributions
- Student mentorship and supervision
- Emerging Leader Award from Pak-US Alumni Network, Islamabad
- First position in National Level story writing competition arranged by PEDA International. My story was published and presented in the World Summit on Climate Change Paris, France in 2016
- Certificate of Outstanding Contribution to Climate Change Workshop by UN Information Centre & Australian Aid
- Nominated for Change Making Activist at Innovative Youth Awards 2017
- Best Debator Award by Gilgit Baltistan Council QAU
- Nominated for Young Leaders Award by Positive Pakistan
- Successful completion of 20 hours of community service & engaging Americans through country presentation about Pakistan by US Department of State
- Recognition from Emporia State University for completion of Academic Exchange Program Emporia State University
- Declared ‘motivational speaker’ at Youth Counseling and Development Network for speaking on Sustainable Development Goals
- Received Shield on the theme of “Pakistani Youth for Climate Change” at the United Nation Information Center Pakistan
- Recognized by Islamic Center of Emporia for successful completion of Cultural Ambassador at ESU
- Community Development Initiative Award to lead project against Anti-harassment
- Honors received for contributions to the field of tourism and hospitality
- Initiated MAJU (Make Ambition & Join Us), a forum to promote volunteerism in youth & lead 30 community service projects in Gilgit Baltistan & Islamabad
- Trainer for Felix Foundation, conducted Self Esteem Sessions in 7 underprivileged villages of Hushey Valley, Baltistan
- Career Counselor in 16 colleges of Baltistan regarding scholarships & admissions in prestigious universities
- Lead 2-day workshop on “Enhancing Communication & Leadership Skills in Young Women of District Skardu by SAHARA Youth & AKRSP
- Volunteer for Integrity Idol Pakistan 2016 & 2017
- Volunteer at “White Ribbon Campaign” by Youth Association of Pakistan
- Lead Indigenous Entrepreneurship Conference at Islamabad Stock Exchange
- Lead World Merit Day by Merit Pakistan Islamabad
- Event Management at GBC Entrepreneurship Day by AKRSP & GAD
- Masters Research “Impact of Climate Change & Disaster Resilience of Local Community (In perspective of Gilgit Baltistan)”
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