Julie Routzahn

Julie Routzahn serves as Professor of Economics & Business Administration at McDaniel College, leveraging 15+ years of Fortune 500 and manufacturing industry experience as a CPA and Controller to bridge academic theory with real-world business application. Her teaching portfolio spans corporate finance, advanced accounting, and gender economics courses.

Her educational credentials include:

• Ph.D., American University (2011)
• M.B.A. and M.S.F., University of Maryland (2001)
• B.A. in Economics and Business Administration, McDaniel College (1995)

Professor Routzahn's research centers on gendered financial behaviors, particularly debt tolerance during economic crises. Her seminal 2018 Journal of Consumer Affairs publication analyzes how the Great Recession exposed disparities in household debt management across gender lines, establishing her expertise in behavioral consumer economics. She integrates these findings into courses like Gender Roles in the Economy (ECO2206) to provide contemporary analytical frameworks.

As Faculty Sponsor for Pi Gamma Mu and member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Maryland CPA Association, she cultivates professional development opportunities. Student testimonials highlight her transformative mentorship, such as guiding Zach Fortuna ('19) from classroom learning to Innovation Challenge finalist status and startup entrepreneurship—demonstrating her commitment to developing immediately workforce-ready business professionals.