Mary H. Tabacchi
Mary H. Tabacchi
Associate Professor
Food & Beverage Management
252 Statler Hall
Phone: 607-255-3458
Email: mht3@cornell.edu
Primary Research Focus
Employee wellness, healthful menus, consumer preference for healthful food at home and while eating out, and marketing health-related vacations
Professional Biography
Tabacchi began teaching at the Hotel School in 1972. She has a PhD in biochemical nutrition, biostatistics and is a well-respected author and researcher. She has published numerous papers and books on nutrition, spa and other related subjects and travels around the world speaking about the spa industry.
Courses Taught
- Spring 10: HADM 4495 - Implementing Strategies for Tying Wellness Practices to Company Profit
- Spring 10: HADM 6602 - Spa and Spa Hotel and Resort Development and Management
- Spring 10: HADM 6609 - Airline Service and Management
- Fall 09: HADM 4432 - Contemporary Healthy Foods
- Fall 09: HADM 4498 - Undergraduate Independent Study
- Fall 09: HADM 4499 - Undergraduate Independent Study
- Fall 09: HADM 6602 - Spa and Spa Hotel and Resort Development and Management
Academic Degrees
- Ph.D., Purdue University
- M.S., Purdue University
- A.B., Drury College
Other Interests
Member, Board of Directors, International Spa Association