About Katrina Lee

Profile

I was born within a Chinese-American family in New York City and raised in Princeton, New Jersey (I’m a suburban girl with urban roots). I am currently a rising senior at Cornell University’s Hotel School. Among my leadership experience, I am currently the president of Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International, Cornell Collegiate Chapter and Director of Student Affairs for Cornell Hotel Society. I have also worked in the hospitality industry for the past six years with brands such as W Hotels, Sheraton, Hyatt, and Tribe Hotels. Fortunately, my internships have provided me with the opportunity to experience different cultures and interact with them in various ways. I have worked in New York, New Orleans, Kenya, and now Bangladesh. My background is mostly in room operations and human resources. I decided to intern with Panigram Resort in Bangladesh because of my interest in sustainable hotel development and international hospitality. While my previous summers have provided with me many corporate positions, I decided that my last summer as a Hotel School student should be adventurous and life-learning. Within a few short days, Panigram Resort and Bangladesh prove to be just that, an adventure. I love traveling, learning about different cultures, and meeting new friends. For all these reasons and more, I knew Panigram Resort ‘s internship was right for me.