Leili Abdi is a Ph.D. student in hospitality administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She holds a bachelor's degree and an M.S. in business administration with a focus on international commerce from Iran. Additionally, she earned a second master's degree in philanthropic studies from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy in the United States. Her research interests include travel philanthropy, sustainable development, destination image, CSR, and withdrawal behavior. With research assistant experience in both Iran and the U.S., Leili is deeply committed to community engagement and is passionate about conducting research that contributes to building a more sustainable world.