Her current research interests include materialism and sustainability and understanding how society can move towards more sustainable consumption. Her most current research investigates the generational and cultural differences in the American Dream for which she was awarded a research grant to conduct. She has been published in the Journal of Marketing Theory and Practice, Journal of Business Research, and the Journal of Macromarketing. She currently teaches classes for the Integrated Business Experience and a course that includes a study abroad component to Belize – Fair Trade Study Abroad in Belize. In this course, students gain first-hand experience learning about fair trade and poverty alleviation in a developing country. Home