Dr. Emily Sparvero

Biography

Emily Sparvero received her B.A. in Economics from Duke University, an M.Ed. from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Ph.D. in Sport Management from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education at the University of Texas at Austin, joining the faculty after three years as an Assistant Professor at Temple University and a visiting Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University. Her professional background includes working with athletic departments at the University of Texas and Duke University, as well as contributing to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. Sparvero's work has focused on the economic impact of mass participation and spectator events, where she has provided expert commentary for both national and local media outlets, including CNBC and the Philadelphia Inquirer. Her research interests center on the development of sport policies and ways that professional sport teams can generate economic, social, and tourism benefits for host communities.

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