Susan Slocum
Professor, USA
Susan L. Slocum is an Professor in the Department of Tourism and Event Management at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia. Sue has worked on regional planning and development for 15 years and worked with rural communities in Tanzania, the United Kingdom, Belarus, and the United States. Her primary focus is on rural sustainable development, policy implementation, and food tourism, specifically working with small businesses and communities in less advantaged areas. Sue received her doctoral education from Clemson University and was a Fulbright Scholar in 2020. And a Fulbright Specialist in 2025 She has published 10 books and numerous academic articles.