Maria Jose Castro

Maria Jose Castro has had a long and varied career in the hospitality industry. Maria Jose began their career in 2003 as a Purser for Cruise West. In 2006, they returned to the hospitality industry as an Operations Manager for Harmony Hotel. In 2017, they were promoted to Acting Manager for Harmony Hotel. From 2008 to 2020, they were the Managing Director, Operations Manager, and Marketing and Sales Manager for Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels. In 2020, they founded CAVU Estrategia y Acción, where they created strategies and plans tailored to generate change and achieve results. Most recently, in 2021, they co-founded Pancake Live, a virtual experience that brings accessible, affordable and sustainable design for all.

Maria Jose Castro has a Bachelor's degree in Hotel Business Administration from Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, which they obtained between 2003 and 2006. Maria Jose also holds a High School Diploma from Lincoln School, which they earned between 1996 and 2001. In 2020, they completed a Board of Directors Program at INCAE Business School. In addition to their formal education, Maria Jose Castro has obtained three certifications: a Mentorship in Leadership Certification from Voces Vitales Costa Rica in 2021, an International Business Coaching Certification from the International Coach Federation in 2014, and an International Business Coaching Certification from FV Coachsulting in 2014.