ISPA FOUNDATION
ISPA Foundation Supports Future Spa Leaders
Scholarship Application Opens March 1
FOUNDATION
2017
ISPA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS ccording to Pew Research Center ’ s analysis of U . S . Census Bureau data , millennials have surpassed Gen Xers to make up the largest percentage of the workforce . In the years to come , this generation will take on greater leadership roles as spa directors , business owners and even members of the ISPA Board . To help support future spa leaders , the ISPA Foundation invests in the education of these
2016 ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship Winners , Kelsey Brink and Margot Mangiarotti , were presented their awards by ISPA Foundation Chairman Frank Pitsikalis and Cornell University Professor Mary Tabacchi at the 2016 ISPA Conference & Expo .
young individuals through the ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship .
The scholarship will be awarded to a junior , senior or graduate student enrolled full-time in a bachelor ’ s or master ’ s spa management program . The recipient will receive a financial aid worth US $ 5,000 to help offset his or her educational expenses . The scholarship recipient will also receive a complimentary registration , travel stipend and hotel accommodations to attend the 2017 ISPA Conference & Expo in Las Vegas , Nevada . In addition , the selected scholar will be able to take advantage of research and industry resources through a complimentary one-year ISPA membership . On top of this , a mentor will also be assigned for a year to help the scholarship recipient navigate his or her career aspirations .
Since the scholarship ’ s inception in 2006 , 12 bright and highly qualified students have received the scholarship . I encourage everyone to share this amazing opportunity with any deserving and passionate student . With the help of the ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship , we can help nurture our industry ’ s future leaders .
— FRANK PITSIKALIS , ISPA FOUNDATION CHAIRMAN
The ISPA Foundation Mary Tabacchi Scholarship application will be open from March 1 to April 28 . Visit experienceispa . com to view the application or email ispa @ ispastaff . com for inquiries .
CHAIRMAN Frank Pitsikalis ResortSuite
VICE CHAIRMAN Sharilyn Abbajay Abbajay & Associates , LLC
DIRECTORS Todd Shaw ISPA Chairman
Todd Hewitt ISPA Vice Chairman
Lynne McNees ISPA President
MEDICAL ADVISOR Brent Bauer , M . D . Mayo Clinic
HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS Ruth Stricker The Marsh , A Center for Balance and Fitness
Deborah Szekely WELLNESS WARRIOR
The ISPA Foundation wishes to thank the following supporters for their generous contributions :
LUMINARY Ruth Stricker
BENEFACTOR Dr . Howard Murad
PATRON Red Door Spas ResortSuite
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