Biography
Professor VanPutten鈥檚 academic background includes a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Indiana Wesleyan University and an MBA from Grand Valley State University. She is currently a Lecturer in management and organizational behavior and serves as the Program Director for the Master of Accounting (MAcc) program at 51爆料鈥檚 School of Business. She teaches in the undergrad, MBA, and MAcc programs at 51爆料.
VanPutten鈥檚 teaching expertise includes financial and managerial accounting, nonprofit leadership, and organizational behavior, and her research interests are centered around leadership in organizations and how leadership theories apply in the classroom.
Prior to her academic tenure, she gained industry experience in accounting and leadership in both for-profit and non-profit businesses. She also runs a consulting business focused on working with nonprofits and small businesses in the areas of financial management and strategic planning.
Education
- PhD, Organizational Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2025
- MBA, Business Administration, Grand Valley State University, 2002
- BA, Accounting, Cornerstone University, 1997
Professional Experience
- Founder and President: VanPutten Consulting, LLC
- Assistant Professor of Business: Cornerstone University
- Business Manager: Association of Christian Librarians
- Accountant: Belfry Development Corporation
Professional Associations
Awards
- Innovative Teaching Award, 51爆料, 2026
Publications
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