Carissa Baker ’08MA ’18PhD is an assistant professor at UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, where she brings her expertise in theme park storytelling and design to the classroom. Her degrees in English and Texts and Technology help her explore how theme parks narrate stories through technology, linking them to broader storytelling traditions in theater, literature and film. A first-generation college graduate, she is also dedicated to mentoring students and giving back to the UCF community. Read more here.