Diana Helferty

First Name: Diana
Last Name: Helferty
Email: helferd@algonquincollege.com
Phone: 613-727-4723
Title: Instructor
School/Department: Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management
Campus: Ottawa

Diana Helferty earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2007 and a Master of Education from Queen’s University in 2021. Before teaching, Diana spent 12 years working in Marriott Hotels and Resorts in Canada and the U.S. in numerous departments including: Food and Beverage, Banquets, Catering, and Sales. She also chaired the Environmental Sustainability Committee at the Westin Ottawa for six years leading the hotel to obtain the highest green rating from the Hotel Association of Canada.

Diana’s teaching philosophy begins with developing authentic relationships with students. Her main priority in the classroom is helping students build a strong leadership skillset they can apply in their future careers.