Leanne Olson

Leanne Olson is a Professor of Psychology at Wisconsin Lutheran College. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Teaching Certification from Marquette University, an M.S. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Experimental Psychology, and Cognition.

Dr. Olson's research focuses on human development and moral integrity, examining psychological mechanisms like forgiveness and moral judgment across developmental stages. Her publications demonstrate longitudinal engagement with moral development theories and adolescent psychology.

She maintains professional memberships with the American Psychological Association, American Psychological Society, and Society for the Teaching of Psychology. As Department Head of Human Social Services, she oversees curriculum development and research safety protocols.