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Karla Boluk is an Associate Professor and the Associate Chair of Graduate Studies at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Recreation Leisure Studies. Her research interests focus on the intersection of tourism and social justice, critically examines how tourism can enhance the well-being and quality of life for affected communities. She has pioneered work in sustainable tourism, positing tourism as a mechanism for positive social change, and has actively critiqued the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the context of tourism sustainability. Boluk is currently investigating the role of social entrepreneurs in advancing sustainability via a SSHRC Grant. Furthermore, she is committed to equipping her students with critical thinking skills to respond to contemporary challenges and works to foster their development as agents of change in the tourism space. Karla has received several teaching awards, including the Inspirational Lecturer Award from the Ulster Student Union and was recognized for her innovative teaching on integrated tourism curriculums.
University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Teaching and conducting research in Recreation Leisure Studies.
Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.