Emily Howell

Areas of Expertise

Recreational sport, social networks, late adolescence, sense of community

Professional Summary

Advisor: Andrea Ettekal

Emily Howell is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Hospitality, Hotel Management & Tourism. She takes a transdisciplinary approach to leisure research, integrating perspectives from psychology and sociology to examine complex social dynamics in recreational settings. Grounded in social network theory, her current research focuses on recreational sport teams, particularly the incidence and diffusion of antisocial behavior. Emily serves as President of the Recreation Education Council, where she leads writing retreats and organizes career fairs for professionals in the summer camp and retreat industries. She has secured over $40,000 in grant funding to support student programming initiatives.