Author bio:
Marla Royne Stafford is a Professor at the University of Nevada–Las Vegas Lee Business School, and faculty scholar with the UNLV International Gaming Institute. Her roles since joining UNLV in 2019 have included Executive Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and the William F. Harrah Distinguished Chair. Royne-Stafford’s research interests focus on sustainability and health, pharmaceutical advertising, and consumer well-being. Prior to academia, her industry career spanned marketing, communications and training development.