She hold a Masters Degree in Geography with an emphasis on ecosystem approaches, parks and protected areas as well as a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo, Canada in Geography with an emphasis on tourism, marketing tools, and decision-making. She has extensive international employment experience across various fields in Switzerland, Mexico and Canada. Current research interests include casino development, special events, local food in hospitality, sustainable tourism, and economic development. Dr. Krebs has been recently appointed as Executive Director of Salem State's Center for Economic Development and Sustainability (CEDS) where much of the grant-funded projects aid non-profit organizations, municipalities and regions in economic development initiatives.