An American professional holds a PhD in Media Arts and Studies (Ohio University, USA, 2010), two master’s degrees (Sports Administration, 2001; International Affairs, 2000, both from Ohio University), and a Bachelor’s in Economics, Business and Social Sciences (Université de Mons-Hainaut, Belgium, 1998).
Currently serving as Adjunct Faculty at Northwestern University in Qatar (2020–present), they previously worked as Senior Manager & Education Specialist at Josoor Institute (Supreme Committee for the Delivery and Legacy of Qatar 2022 World Cup, 2014–2019). They also have academic experience as an Instructor in Sports Administration at Ohio University (USA, 2012–2013) and served as IT Manager at Ohio University’s College of Health and Professions (2002–2011).
With research focus on African football (migration, fan culture, academies), they have published 3 peer-reviewed journal articles (e.g., in The International Journal of the History of Sport, Soccer & Society) and co-authored two books—Sports in Africa, Past and Present (Ohio University Press, 2020) and a work under review with Palgrave Macmillan (2014). Fluent in English (oral/written); no Chinese proficiency.