My research explores themes of Latin American labor, human figurative sculpture, oral histories, and the material culture from Latin America.

I am a Recognized Vocologist with the Pan American Vocology Association and enjoy reseraching how the voice works in singing and regular usage. I also am interested in practical teaching methods to better serve the changing landscape of music and other industries as well as ways to help students with their performance skills and anxiety.

My academic specialty is Entrepreneurship, with expertise in Entrepreneurship, Family Business, and the Work–Life Interface. My teaching interests include Entrepreneurship, Management, and Organizational Behavior—particularly topics such as Leadership and Organizational Culture. My teaching philosophy is grounded in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment, where students are engaged and motivated through a variety of interactive class activities.

My research focuses on research methodology, including research design, measurement development and evaluation, and applied statistical analysis.

Director of Undergraduate Studies in Neuroscience.

The goal of my research program and ICON-Health is to promote health and reduce diet-related chronic disease for all through nutrition. 

My research looks at the interaction between lifestyle behaviors (e.g. diet, physical activity, sleep, nature engagement) and mental health in daily life. Lifestyle interventions, especially those focusing on sleep and nature.

My research focuses on finding ways to encourage more people to donate blood and support healthcare causes, while also studying how new technologies improve shopping experiences in stores and service businesses. Through real-world experiments, I examine what motivates people to make decisions that benefit society and help businesses better serve their customers.