Shaniel Bernard Simpson

Dr. Shaniel Bernard Simpson is an Assistant Professor at the Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality & Tourism Management within Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business. With expertise in sustainability, environmental management, and social justice in hospitality, she teaches courses on Lodging Management and Hospitality Market Data Analytics.

• Research Focus: ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) in hospitality, sustainability communication, consumer behavior toward innovation, and environmental management.
• Awards: 2020 Student Involvement Award at Auburn University for academic and leadership excellence.
• Industry Expertise: Former Guest Service Manager, Events Planner, and Marketing Manager in hospitality and tourism sectors.
• Education: PhD in Nutrition, Dietetics & Hospitality Management (Auburn University, 2020); MS in Hospitality Business Management (University of Delaware).

Publication Trends: Recent work spans sustainability certifications, environmental messaging in hotels, and digital transformation in the restaurant industry. Collaborative research with scholars like Nicolau, Rahman, and Singal highlights her focus on bridging academic rigor with industry challenges.