Candace TenBrink

Dr. Candace TenBrink is an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at the University of Houston-Downtown, affiliated with the Marilyn Davies College of Business. She teaches Strategic Management, Business Strategy, and leadership-focused courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with a particular emphasis on experiential learning and sustainability integration.

• PhD in Strategic Management, University of Houston
• MBA in Finance and Corporate Strategy, University of Michigan
• BA in Materials and Logistics Management, Michigan State University
• MA in Higher Education Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education

Her research focuses on strategic turnarounds, organizational life cycle challenges, entrepreneurship, and innovation. She integrates these themes into her teaching through case studies, international fieldwork in Slovenia and Austria, and curriculum development projects. Recent publications examine automotive industry efficiency, ESG practices, and pedagogical innovations in strategic management education.

Key article trends include: (1) Strategic management frameworks applied to business turnarounds and lifecycle stages; (2) Experiential learning methodologies; (3) Automotive industry operational efficiency; (4) Sustainability and ESG practice integration; (5) Curriculum innovation for digital and global business environments.

Scientific awards and honors include:

• MDCOB Excellence in Teaching Award (2022)

She serves as Fulbright Liaison at UHD, chairs university-level committees, and leads initiatives in curriculum development and faculty mentoring. Her global perspective is evident in student advising, international conference participation (London, Istanbul, Poland), and study abroad programs with students.