With 20+ years in the industry, Professor Matheny bridges academia and design practice through her research, teaching, and consulting. As a certified futurist, Rebekah integrates sustainable design research and process tools in the areas of retail, workplace, and higher education design. Her research investigates the sensory experience of environments to forge meaningful connections between people, products, brand purpose, and physical place to foster stronger relationships and improve wellbeing. She has been published in academic and professional journals and presented at conferences around the world.