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Assistant Professor
Summary Statement

My research focuses on the role of out-of-school time recreation (e.g., sport, summer camps, after-school programs) in positive youth development, and on the development of active lifestyles in youth and young adults.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Associate Professor
Summary Statement

My main interests are around values and experiential learning. I am particularly interested in expeditions and the kinds of experiences that people report to be significant.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Undergraduate Administrative Assistant
Summary Statement

Deanna is the administrative assistant for the RPTM Undergraduate Program.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Professor
Summary Statement

The purpose of my research is to understand ways to support people who encounter challenges to experiencing leisure. I teach about inclusive leisure services, leisure philosophy and theories, and research methods.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Academic Adviser
Summary Statement

Laura is the academic adviser for the RPTM undergraduate program.  

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Associate Professor of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management and Anthropology
Summary Statement

My research interests focus on biodiversity conservation, sustainable community development, and nature-based tourism. I explore these themes through the lenses of environmental anthropology, the anthropology of tourism, and conservation psychology.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Associate Teaching Professor
Director, RPTM Student Success Center
Summary Statement

My focus is on the support and development of undergraduate students as they develop the career path in RPTM.  I oversee advising, engaged learning activities, professional skill development and internship in the department.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Assistant Professor
Summary Statement

My research aims to help empower and elevate the voices of all members of future and current generations to tackle complex global issues.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Academic Adviser
Summary Statement

Skylar is the academic adviser for the Shaver's Creek and RPTM undergraduate programs.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Assistant Professor
Summary Statement

My work is committed to the protection of souls of Black youth. I work with communities to understand how the racial identities of Black youth are shaped and the seek to understand how recreation can be leveraged to positively impact this process.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Assistant Professor
Summary Statement

My research focuses on national parks and protected areas, transboundary conservation area management, human and wildlife co-existence, and the impacts of tourism on biodiversity conservation and community development.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Assistant Teaching Professor
Assistant Director, PGA Golf Management Program
Director, RPTM World Campus Programs
Summary Statement

I take pride in helping students find their passion through education and mentoring, encouraging exploration and learning at Penn State and beyond.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Associate Professor
Professor-in-Charge of Graduate Studies
Summary Statement

My research strives to improve understanding of communication strategies aimed at influencing human and environmental health regarding protected areas.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Assistant Teaching Professor
Meetings and Event Management Certificate Faculty Coordinator, RPTM
Faculty Senate, Senator
Summary Statement

Infusing her experience in event and program management, marketing and international education into the classroom, Kristin aims to inspire students to push themselves academically.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
Director, PGA Golf Management Program
Associate Teaching Professor
Undergraduate Professor-in-Charge
Summary Statement

I serve as an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the PGA Golf Management Program. Our goal is to mentor and educate future alumni and PGA Members. Since 1997, I have mentored over 600 students who are now alumni. 

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM