Research Interests
Hospitality & Tourism Education
Culture within Organizations
Technology in Teaching
Hospitality Learner’s Model
Biography
Dr. Alison Green brings over 25 years of hospitality industry expertise, spanning airlines, F&B operations, and corporate hotel leadership, combined with 15 years in higher education, making her a transformative professor who seamlessly connects the "real world" of hospitality with academic excellence.
Since earning her Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Instructional Technology from the University of New Mexico (2011), Dr. Green has become a recognized innovator specializing in hospitality and tourism workforce development. Her research focuses on hospitality culture and organizational learning, with cutting edge applications including AI integration creating engaging learning experiences that bridge academia and industry demands. She is the face of askthephd.com and co-creator of the Hospitality Learners Model, her research directly impacts how the industry develops talent.
As Associate Dean (2023), Dr. Green successfully led the College of Business through AACSB accreditation review. Her 15 years in higher education have been dedicated to transforming how institutions prepare students for hospitality careers, connecting academic rigor with real world industry applications through innovative curriculum development.
Creator of the podcast Navigating Hospitality with etiquette expert Chris Horak, Dr. Green champions social intelligence for all, working to level the playing field for Gen Z professionals entering the workforce. Her expertise creates engaging pathways that directly address industry talent pipeline challenges. Dr. Green's influence extends beyond traditional classroom walls through her acclaimed podcasts Leader to Leader, The Leader's Journey, and Waves of Impact, plus the globally accessed MOOC Explore Hospitality. These platforms amplify her expertise in hospitality workforce preparation and industry aligned education. Dr. Green has updated her groundbreaking Hospitality Learners Model (Green & Sammons, 2014) for 2025 and beyond, incorporating the enhanced framework into her book project. "Ignite: Teaching with Purpose and Passion" is now available to purchase.
Education
Master's Management, University of Phoenix
Ph.D. Instructional Technology, University of New Mexico
Bachelor's Communications, Eastern Illinois University
Master's Human Relations, University of Oklahoma