Jennifer Calhoun

Jennifer Calhoun, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the College of Business, Coastal Carolina University, specializing in Hospitality and Tourism Management. With over two decades of academic and industry experience, her research focuses on sustainability practices, sharing economy dynamics, organizational reliability, and cross-cultural workforce development in the hospitality sector.

• Education: Ph.D. in Hospitality Management (Auburn University), MBA (University of Central Florida), Bachelor of Science in Hotel Management (University of West Indies)

Her scholarly work explores intersections between technology adoption, service management, and environmental responsibility. Current projects examine human-robot interaction anxieties and their impact on workforce retention.

Dr. Calhoun maintains active industry engagement through consultancy work with J&J Calhoun and Associates and leadership roles at the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute.