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Katherine Spilde
Katherine Spilde, Ph.D. MBA, is a cultural anthropologist and Professor in the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University (SDSU), where she serves as Endowed Chair of the Sycuan Institute on Tribal Gaming. In her role as Sycuan Chair, Dr. Spilde teaches the nation’s only four-year degree in tribal casino operations management. Prior to her appointment at SDSU, Katherine held leadership positions at UC-Riverside, the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development, and the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA.) She was also a Policy Analyst and Writer for the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, a Congressional commission that produced a comprehensive study of U.S. gambling policy for President Clinton in 1999.
An award-winning author of over 50 academic articles, Dr. Spilde has produced national, state and tribal gaming impact studies and has worked extensively with over 100 tribal governments on nation-building activities. A long-time advocate for public health, she also serves on the Board of Directors for the International Center for Responsible Gaming.
Sessions
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Indigenizing Gaming Technology & Building Critical STEM Workforce Development02-Apr-2025Aisle 2651
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How To Run a Sports Book: Introducing the SWAGR Center at San Diego State University02-Apr-2025Aisle 108
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Tribal Gaming Workforce Development: Creating Cradle-to-Career Partnerships Between Tribes and Universities31-Mar-202610
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