Cathleen Snyder

Cathleen Snyder is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at James Madison University's College of Business. She holds an MBA from JMU (1997) and a B.S. in Business Administration from Liberty University (1992). Her Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership Studies is anticipated for completion in May 2018. Her research focuses on financial literacy education in higher education contexts, barriers to college affordability for first-generation students, and the intersection of personal wellness and academic success.

Professional experience includes roles as a Corporate Pricing Analyst at RR Donnelley & Sons (1997-1998) and Loan Officer/Marketing Program Manager at South Branch Valley National Bank (1992-1996). She received the 2010 Financial Literacy Leadership Award from the National Student Loan Program for her contributions to financial education initiatives.

No specific grants or advising programs are listed in her profile. Her academic contributions emphasize practical applications of financial literacy and access strategies in educational settings.