He also participated in the bidding and hosting efforts for large events and groups, including Super Bowl XLIII and the 2012 Republican National Convention.
TAMPA, FL, September 09, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Santiago C. Corrada has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Since coming of age, Mr. Corrada felt compelled to serve as a teacher for children with disabilities. Attending the University of Miami, he earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology and exceptional student education, and a master's degree in educational leadership. Following these accomplishments, Mr. Corrada pursued a doctorate in educational leadership at Florida International University.
Throughout the course of his career, Mr. Corrada spent more than 15 years in the Miami-Dade County School System, and eventually became the principal of a predominantly Black high school in Liberty City, Miami, commonly referred to as Little Haiti. His appointment to this position received a great deal of media exposure, through which he came to the attention of the mayor as a young Latino man guiding Black and Brown students. During this time, Mr. Corrada was able to develop valuable relationships with students, administrators and community leaders.
Presently, Mr. Corrada serves as the president and chief executive officer of destination marketing management organization for Visit Tampa Bay. With more than 20 years of experience in public service and management, he previously served as the chief of staff for the City of Tampa and as an administrator for tourism, recreation and cultural arts for the Tampa Convention Center. Mr. Corrada was also the director of parks and recreation for the City of Miami and a neighborhood services administrator for the City of Tampa.
As a dedicated professional, Mr. Corrada was credited with coordinating and integrating more than 50 city departments and divisions. He also participated in the bidding and hosting efforts for large events and groups, including Super Bowl XLIII and the 2012 Republican National Convention. In his current position with Visit Tampa Bay, Mr. Corrada serves as the spokesperson for the tourism and hospitality industry in three cities, Tampa, Plant City and Temple Terrace.
As an accomplished professional, Mr. Corrada has received much recognition for his efforts over the years. He was named as Hillsborough County's Hispanic Man of the Year in 2013, and received HSMAI's Top 25 Award for Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality, Sales and Marketing. In addition, under his leadership, Visit Tampa Bay has received four HSMAI Platinum Adrian Awards and two Henry Awards.
Throughout his career, Mr. Corrada is most proud of the impact he exerted on his early students. Furthermore, he is gratified by the work he has done in his county, which has led to an increase in jobs and investment in the community. He maintains his affiliation with countless organizations and institutions, such as the Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, the U.S. Travel Association, the Hillsborough County Hotel Motel Association, the Tampa Bay Hospitality Alliance Board, the Tampa Hillsborough Film and Digital Media Commission and many others. Looking toward the future, Mr. Corrada plans to continue finding success for his community through corporate relocation and job recruitment.
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