About
She holds a Ph.D. in Hospitality Administration and an MBA in Finance. Her career encompasses both luxury and mid-scale properties across various hotel brands. With expertise in operations, revenue management, and financial analysis, she has worked in roles ranging from front-line positions to assistant general manager. Her research on leadership and workforce dynamics has been published in top-tier journals. She excels at translating complex concepts into engaging learning experiences, consistently receiving excellent evaluations from students while effectively bridging theory and practice.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Texas Tech University, TX, United States (2025)
Master of Business Admin, Business Administration and Management, General
Kansas State University, KS, United States (2009)
Courses
- HFIM 4910: Hospitality and Food Industry Senior Capstone (Spring 2026)
- AAEC 4990: Special Topics in Agricultural and Applied Economics (Spring 2026)
- HFIM 4060: Hotel and Lodging Operations (Spring 2026)
- HFIM 3210: Hospitality and Food Industry Financial Management (Spring 2026)
Scholarly Works
- Bad caring: Reframing the role of empathy in the hospitality industry, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT.
Contact
Mailing Address
309B Conner Hall
147 Cedar St.
Athens, GA 30602
Shipping Address
309B Conner Hall
147 Cedar St.
Athens, GA 30602