Fabio Passos is currently a first-year Master's student in Spanish at the University of Georgia (UGA), where he also works as a Teaching Assistant for Portuguese - PORT2001: Intermediate Portuguese and Spanish - SPAN1001: Elementary Spanish 1 and SPAN1002: Elementary Spanish 2.

Prior to joining UGA, Fabio worked as a Lecturer and has over 15 years of professional experience across the business, tourism, and hospitality sectors, in both Brazil and international contexts. In recent years, his career has been primarily dedicated to higher education and consulting, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face and online formats within Tourism, Hospitality, and Business. Fabio has also contributed to the academic field through nine articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and more than 50 papers presented at national and international conferences.

As an educator and researcher, Fabio connects academic theory with practical implementation, using real-world case studies and hands-on projects to expose students to current industry challenges. He also has a solid background in planning and coordinating academic, corporate, and social events, including large-scale international gatherings such as the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Bank of Evaluators (BASis) of Brazil’s National Higher Education Evaluation System, where he conducts external reviews of undergraduate programs at higher education institutions.

Beyond teaching and consulting, Fabio has engaged in research and given presentations on a wide range of topics, including Hotel Management, Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Innovation, and Education.