Christina M. Walker

Christina M. Walker serves as Associate Professor of Leadership and Program Coordinator for the Master of Arts in Leadership at Lenoir-Rhyne University. With extensive experience spanning corporate banking (as commercial banking officer and branch manager), pastoral ministry, and entrepreneurship (founding two businesses), she bridges theoretical leadership frameworks with practical applications across public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Leadership from Trinity International University
• M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary
• B.M. in Performing Arts from the University of Hartford

Dr. Walker specializes in leadership development through adult learning and systems thinking methodologies. Her research examines sustainable leadership rhythms, organizational change management, and inclusive practices that dismantle systemic barriers. She integrates contemplative approaches with anti-oppressive frameworks to address workplace dynamics, particularly focusing on marginalized identities and intersectional experiences in professional environments.

Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on social justice within organizational contexts. The award-winning 2022 article on Black mothers' workplace experiences exemplifies her commitment to exploring race, gender, and spirituality through critical management studies, establishing connections between contemplative practices and structural equity initiatives.

Dr. Walker's contributions have earned significant recognition:

• Fetzer Institute/Academy of Management Scholar designation (2020)
• Lilly Endowment Grant for spiritual entrepreneurship research (2021)
• Best Paper Award from Journal of Management, Spirituality, and Religion (2022)

As MA in Leadership program coordinator, she mentors emerging scholars while extending her impact through Tall Trees Global Consulting. Her Lilly Grant-funded research on spiritual entrepreneurship demonstrates her ability to secure competitive funding for innovative projects examining leadership at the intersection of faith and organizational development.