Meet Karima Lanfranco (PhD)

Dr. Karima combines over a decade of both academic and industry experience to deliver exceptional support to Grad Coach students.

With a PhD in Hospitality Management and extensive expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research, Karima excels at bridging theory and practice. Her background in academia coupled with her senior leadership experience within the hospitality industry, makes her uniquely suited to guide students through their academic research journeys.

Dr Karima Lanfranco

Quick facts

  • Methodologies: Qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods
  • Collection methods: Surveys, in-depth interviews, focus groups, open-ended survey responses
  • Analysis methods: Thematic, narrative and content analysis, regression, ANOVA, MANOVA, SEM, PLS-SEM
  • Research interests: Consumer behaviour, hospitality, travel & tourism, education, service management
  • Supported software: SPSS, Stata, NVivo, Qualtrics

Experience

Dr. Lanfranco brings extensive experience as an assistant professor, program coordinator, and academic mentor at various US institutions, including the University of Central Florida. She has guided students at all stages of their academic journey, from research design to thesis defence. She recently won the 2024 Award for Excellence in Teaching and Dedication to Students at Lynn University.

Prior to her career in academia, Dr. Lanfranco spent almost fifteen years in the hospitality industry, specializing in luxury hotels and resorts throughout the U.S. She held senior roles that involved strategic oversight, project coordination, and team management. These experiences have honed her ability to provide structured, results-driven coaching, tailored to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

Karima earned her PhD in Hospitality Management from the University of Central Florida in 2021. She also has a Master in Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada in Las Vegas (2010), and a Bachelor in Business Administration (B.B.A.) from the University of Miami (2008).

As an International Coaching Federation (ICF) trained coach, Dr. Karima’s coaching philosophy is rooted in fostering meaningful connections and driving results. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and proficient in French, making her well-equipped to support a diverse range of students achieve their academic goals.

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