LEAH JOYNER

Research Fellow, she/her

Leah Joyner is a PhD student and teaching and research assistant in the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism department at the University of Utah. Her research is centered in food justice, sustainable tourism, agritourism, and additional food related recreation and leisure experiences. Leah has previously worked with farmers and tourism industry partners on agritourism development projects both in the US and internationally and has been involved in a variety of research projects regarding ethical and sustainable food production, urban agriculture, community food access, and rural tourism. Her current research focuses on the potential for tourism and leisure activities to serve as critical tools in the pursuit of racial equity and social justice in food systems.

Expertise:

Contact: leah.joyner@utah.edu

Selected Publications

Joyner, L., Lackey, N.Q., Bricker, K. (2019). Community Engagement: An Appreciative Inquiry Case Study with Theodore Roosevelt National Park Gateway Communities. Sustainability. 11(24).

Joyner, L., Kline, C., Oliver, J., Kariko, D. (2017). Exploring Emotional Response to Images Used in Agritourism Destination Marketing. Journal of Destination Marketing & Management. 9, 44-45.