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Scott Hagan

Scott Hagan

Assistant Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington

Assistant Professor of Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington Dr. Scott Hagan is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Washington. He is a primary care physician with board certifications in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. His research interests includes patient-centered obesity care, evidence-based medicine, and primary care quality improvement.

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Scott Smith

Scott Smith

Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina

Associate Professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management, University of South Carolina Scott Smith was born and raised in Orlando, Florida, and witnessed firsthand Orlando's growth from a small, relatively unknown town into the tourism giant that it is today. When Smith turned 16, he began his hospitality management career at Walt Disney World, where he continued to work throughout high school and college. After graduation from the University of Central Florida, he began his professional career with Marriott Hotels and held various positions in their hotel and resort division throughout the United States. Prior to his academic career, Smith also worked for Sheraton Hotels, Rosen Hotels, Walt Disney World, and Hilton Hotels in various management positions before returning to graduate school and completing his studies at the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management. Smith currently holds a position with the University of South Carolina’s College of Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management as an assistant professor. Smith’s primary areas of research are pricing and revenue management in the hospitality industry. He also provides consulting to the hotel, resort and theme park industries.

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Samreen Ashraf

Samreen Ashraf

Principal Academic in Marketing, Bournemouth University

Principal Academic in Marketing, Bournemouth University Dr. Samreen Ashraf is a Principal Academic in Marketing and is a Post Graduate Researchers Lead in the department of Marketing, Strategy and Innovation at Bournemouth University Business School. Additionally, she is the Programme Leader for the first cross-faculty 4 years degree BSc (Hons) Marketing. Samreen has also taught at London School of Economics for their summer school in 2021. Samreen is the first Pakistani to win Jane K. Fanyo Award from the Academy of Marketing Science for best research paper. She is a Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy of UK and was invited to be on the Judging Panel for renowned American Stevie awards for Women in Business Awards. Samreen has also been featured on SAGE Publishers researchers interview series. Samreen has completed her PhD in 2021 and her thesis focused on 'The role of consumer multiple identities in bank choice in Pakistan'. Samreen has been on the guest editorial panel of Journal of Financial Services Marketing. Samreen has presented her research at various national and international conferences and has published in peer reviewed journals and has also been invited as a guest speaker on various occasions. Her research areas include : multiple identities, digital identity, financial services, trust repair, religious influence on consumption, sustainable consumption, and consumer behaviour.

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Suzanne Meldrum

Suzanne Meldrum

Lecturer, Speech Pathology, Edith Cowan University

Lecturer, Speech Pathology, Edith Cowan University Suzanne is a lecturer in Speech Pathology in the School of Medical and Health Sciences. Current Teaching SPE1102 Language Across The Lifespan SPE2103 Analysis of Speech and Language SPE3106 Management of Speech and Language Disorders SPE4110, 4111 Clinical Practicum (Tutor) Background Adjunct Research Officer – University of Western Australia (current) Post-Doctoral Research Fellow – University of Western Australia (past) Speech Pathologist, Therapy Focus (past) Speech Pathologist, WA Department of Health Shire Wyndham East Kimberley (past) Research Areas and Interests The pathogenesis and development of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) Infant and early childhood language development Effects of early experiences upon language development Effects of prematurity on later speech and language development. Nutritional effects on neurodevelopment, particularly long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Western Australia, 2012. Bachelor of Science (Human Communication Science), Curtin University of Technology, 2006.

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Sofia Persson

Sofia Persson

Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University

Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Leeds Beckett University I am a senior lecturer in Psychology. My main research interest is rape mythology, and how this is scaffolded in society, e.g., in the media. My research also focuses on how scientific communication can be used to support sexist stereotyping and myths and misconceptions about sexual violence. I am an open science advocate.

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