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Leila Riley serves as Assistant Professor of Sport Management in the Department of Sport Management and Recreation within the School of Physical Education, Performance and Sport Leadership at Springfield College, having joined after teaching positions at Idaho State University and the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
Her academic credentials include:
- Doctor of Kinesiology - Sport Management from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- Master of Physical Education in Athletic Administration from Idaho State University
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Health from University of Idaho
Riley's research centers on gender equity and developmental relationships (mentorship) in sport organizations, with critical examination of leadership structures. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes community and connectedness, directly reflected in courses like Introduction to Sport Management, Ethics in Sport and Recreation, and Social Issues in Sport and Recreation.
Grounded in her dual background as both an athlete and athletic equipment management professional, her work confronts systemic issues in sport through empirical research and classroom engagement, prioritizing real-world application of theoretical frameworks.
