Dr Joanna Pearce is a lecturer in Tourism and Hospitality Management within the School of Business and Law at Edith Cowan University's Joondalup campus. She has previously worked in environmental departments within Western Australian and Victoria before undertaking her PhD. Dr Pearce has a Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Hons), and a Doctorate of Philosophy. Following completion of her studies, Dr Pearce became a Research Fellow and taught in environmental sustainability and nature-based tourism at Murdoch University and Notre Dame University.