Prior to joining York St John University, I graduated with a first-class BA (Hons) degree in Sport and Leisure Management from the University of Salford. I then continued to study for both an MSc in the Sociology of Sport and Exercise and a PhD at the University of Chester. I worked as a visiting lecturer at the University of Chester whilst completing my PhD and then joined York St John University in 2014. I am currently Senior Lecturer in Business and Management in York Business School and Course Leader for undergraduate programmes in the areas of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management.