Ambassador Committee

I am a Financial Advisor/Employee Benefits broker specializing in assisting small business's with their insurance and employee benefits. Employee benefit planning is a dynamic process that needs to be continually reviewed and modified in our changing healthcare environment.  I provide hands on employee benefit solutions that offer an effective way to control cost  without sacrificing quality.
My approach is that of a valued and trusted advisor whose emphasis is to establish rapport with our clientele by asking the right questions and most importantly, listening to their needs.

Dr. Missy Varao is the Director and Department Chair for the Department of Business and Economics at Salve Regina University. She is also a professor, wedding planner, and business owner. Missy’s areas of expertise are in high-end service quality, event planning, wine tourism, and ecotourism. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University, her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina, and her Ph.D. from Auburn University, all in the areas of hospitality, events, and tourism. She has been involved in higher education and administration for the past 16 years, both teaching and building academic programs in business, hospitality, and event production. Most recently, she launched Aquidneck Events, a high-end wedding and special events venture, serving Newport and Bristol Counties. Click here for more of Dr. Varao's Bio: