Seonwoo Ko
Virginia Tech
295 West Campus Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Seonwoo (Summer) Ko is a Ph.D. student in the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on sustainability, foodservice management, and event management.
Expected Graduation: 2027
Advisor: Dr. Eojina Kim
On the job market: No
Research Area
- Sustainability
- Consumer Behavior
- Foodservice Management
- Event Management
Selected Pamplin Elite Journal Publications
Ko, S., Gruss, R., Kim, E., & Tao, C.-W.W. (2025). Bridging Communications: Online Food Delivery Drivers’ Voices in Shaping a New Work Paradigm. Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Research, [Online]. https://doi.org/10.1177/10963480251328999
Teaching Assistant Roles
- HTM 4414 Food & Beverage Management
- HTM 4434 Event & Experience Workshop
- HTM 3484 Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism
Education
MS, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Oklahoma State University, 2023
BS, Foods and Nutrition, Kookmin University, South Korea, 2021
Industry Experience
Catering Coordinator, Professional Sports Catering, 2022
Barista, Starbucks Korea, 2020-2021
University House Assistant, Kookmin University, 2018-2019
Destination
Jeju, South Korea - the most beautiful island in South Korea
Food & Drink
Coffee is my favorite drink!
Korean Kimbap