Helin Kaymaz is a graduate of the Master of Science in Hospitality Management program at the University of South Florida, where she also served as a Graduate Assistant in the School of Hospitality Management. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from Bilkent University, with a minor in Hotel Management. Helin is currently with The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

She has been actively engaged in hospitality research and academic conferences, with interests focused on the intersection of international relations, tourism, and sustainability.

Her work emphasizes global geopolitical dynamics and their impact on the hospitality industry, and she is passionate about integrating international relations perspectives with sustainable and responsible tourism practices.