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Annie Kinwa-Muzinga is a Professor and Department Head of Applied Agriculture & Food Studies at Morningside University since 2018. Previously, she served as Professor and Agribusiness Program co-chair at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville (2002-2018). She holds a B.S. in Economics (1988) from University of Kinshasa, MBA in Finance (1993), and Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (2001) from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Education: B.S. Economics (Kinshasa), MBA Finance (Illinois), Ph.D. Agricultural Economics (Illinois)
Research focuses on agribusiness strategy, agricultural marketing, and gender equity in farming systems. Notable work includes a landmark study on gender assessment in DRC's agricultural sector with IFPRI. Active in teaching innovation, she pioneered service-learning projects for women in agriculture.
Received 9 major teaching awards including UW System's Underkolfer Excellence in Teaching Award (2015) and AASCARR Distinguished Educator (2011).
- Advising: Co-advisor of Morningside NAMA chapter since 2021; previously advised UWP NAMA for 14 years
- Professional Service: Vice-president of Siouxland African Association
Labs/Teams: Leading Morningside's Agribusiness Development Initiative focusing on Midwestern food systems innovation.
