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Dr. B. Dianne Dinkel is an Assistant Professor at Concordia University's College of Adult and Professional Studies (CAPS), with a distinguished career spanning over 28 years in education and finance. She has held leadership roles such as Senior Fiscal Officer at Grand Canyon University, Vice President of Business Affairs at Concordia University, and President/CEO of ATHENA International, an organization dedicated to women's leadership development. Her teaching focuses on ethics, social entrepreneurship, and macroeconomics in CAPS' online programs.
- Education: BS from Grand Canyon University, MBA from Arizona State University, EdD from Northern Arizona University.
Dinkel's research and professional work emphasize ethical decision-making, women's leadership, and financial sustainability in Christian education and nonprofit sectors. Her single known publication analyzes the financial viability of Christian colleges, reflecting her expertise in financial management and organizational ethics.
Scientific Awards:
- Who’s Who in Higher Education (1994)
- Grand Canyon University Distinguished Alumnus
- Outstanding Service Award for Public Education from the American Cancer Society
- The International Alliance for Women 2009 World of Difference Award
- The 100 Women Making a Difference in Chicago (2011)
- Women of Wealth magazine 2011 America’s Women Top Mentoring Leaders award
- Sand Springs Education Foundation 2013 Hall of Fame Inductee
- ATHENA National Leadership Award (2014)
- Sand Springs Sertoman of the Year (2018)
As a founding lifetime member and mentor at ATHENA International, Dinkel continues to influence leadership programs. She is also actively engaged in community organizations, including roles as Chair of the Sand Springs Board of Adjustments and President of the Sand Springs Symphony League.
