Manuela Picariello, Ph.D.

Dr. Manuela Picariello is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader in Sport Management at Bournemouth University Business School.12 Here are some key details about her:

Academic Background

• She holds two PhDs - one in Kinesiology and Sport Studies from the University of Tennessee (2017) and another in Management Engineering from the University of San Marino (2013).1
• She also has a Master's degree in Sport Management and a Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering.1

Current Role

• Dr. Picariello is currently a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the BSc Sport Management program at Bournemouth University.12
• She joined Bournemouth University in October 2021 as a Lecturer in Sport and Event Management before becoming Programme Leader in September 2022.2

Research Interests

Her main research areas include:

• Mentoring for women and minorities in sports organizations
• Corporate social responsibility and sustainability in sports
• Governance in sports organizations
• Human brands and sport for development1

Previous Experience

• Prior to joining Bournemouth University, she was an Assistant Professor at Texas Woman's University from 2017 to 2021.2
• She has also held positions as a Lecturer at the University of East London and a Visiting Scholar at the University of Tennessee.2

Other Roles

• Dr. Picariello serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Research Development for Tam Tam Basketball, an organization that uses basketball for social integration in Italy.2

Dr. Picariello's work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality, reduced inequalities, and sustainable cities and communities.1