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WHO WE ARE
The [Dis]connect Collective is a digital and social media wellness agency whose goal is to help people with their relationships with technology. We are passionate about promoting a healthy balance between technology use and personal well-being. Our team is dedicated to providing personalized strategies and support to cultivate a positive digital lifestyle. Discover how we can help you achieve digital wellness and regain control over your tech usage. Services include:
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Keynote/Talks
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Interactive Workshops & Events
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Advising/Consulting Organizations
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Meet the founders behind the [Dis]Connect Collective below!
Kelley Cours Anderson, PhD,
Co-Founder
Kelley is a marketing professor at the College of Charleston. Dr. Anderson is a passionate scholar, researching, teaching, and consulting in the digital and social media wellness space. Her research has been published in several marketing, services, and consumer research journals. Her research program is informed and motivated by 15 years of industry experience leading CRM and consumer insights teams. Her commitment to bridging the gap between theory and practice is reflected in her dynamic teaching style and her consulting engagements with businesses striving to navigate the complexities of the digital age. Dr. Anderson is an advisor to the Unplug Collaborative, leads the Charleston Unplug Village, and is a certified Digital Wellness educator. Website: www.kelleycoursanderson.com
Ashley Hass, PhD,
Co-Founder
Ashley is a professor of marketing at the University of Portland in Oregon. Dr. Hass specializes in digital marketing and digital/social media wellness. She earned her PhD from Texas Tech University in 2022 and her MBA from St. Mary's University in San Antonio, TX in 2017. She started her academic journey with a Bachelor's in Business Administration at Polk State College where she played volleyball in Winter Haven, FL in 2016. Her research and work appears in top academic journals and she has given many invited talks. She is passionate about teaching digital marketing and mentoring students. She is also a certified digital wellness educator. In her free time, she is hiking, kayaking, and exploring the beautiful PNW while taking forest baths. Website: www.ashleyhass.com
Breanne Mertz, DBA,
Co-Founder
Dr. Breanne A. Mertz is a marketing professor at the University of Tampa. She graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Doctorate in Marketing, a Master of Business Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management. She worked in marketing and higher education for several years before pursuing academia full-time. Her research focuses on topics such as social media wellness, workplace dignity, and modern slavery. She has been published in several top journals. and is passionate about teaching as it allows her to have an impact during such a pivotal time in students’ lives. She is also a proud entrepreneur who offers clients marketing-based consulting and photography services. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, family, friends, and pup in her free time.
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