Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business, Charleston Southern University. She joined CSU in 2021, bringing extensive academic and industry experience. Her credentials include a Ph.D., MBA, and B.A.

Education:

• Ph.D.
• MBA
• B.A.

Rachel's research focuses on innovative pedagogical methods in business education, emphasizing case studies, active learning, and real-world applications. Her work explores the integration of business skills for K-12 leaders, career development strategies, and service learning in finance education.

She has authored and edited finance textbooks for McGraw-Hill and contributed to journals like the Academy of Educational Leadership Journal and Journal of Finance Case Research, though specific article titles and years are not detailed in the provided text. Rachel mentors students with a commitment to academic excellence and spiritual guidance, reflecting her role as a godly leader.