Dr. Vanessa Slinger-Friedman is an Associate Professor of Geography and Associate Director of Distance Education for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Kennesaw State University. Originally from Trinidad, Dr. Slinger-Friedman obtained her M.A. in Latin American Studies and Ph.D. in Geography from the University of Florida. An area of research interest for Dr. Slinger-Friedman is innovative pedagogy and online teaching.