Renée Gravois, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Marketing in the College of Business Administration at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas. She facilitates client-based projects each semester, coaching students on applying their learning to the needs of local businesses and non-profit organizations. Her areas of teaching and research expertise include active learning techniques, storytelling, creative problem solving, qualitative research methods, academic community engagement, university/community partnerships, writing and critical thinking across the disciplines, and social marketing. Prior to her academic career, she worked in the oil and gas industry. Renée is thrilled to be part of the CPSI community!