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Christine Lebar is a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting at the Leavey School of Business, Santa Clara University. A proud alumna, she holds a BS in Accounting from Santa Clara and an MS in Taxation from California Polytechnic State University, SLO. Her professional career spans over 15 years in tax and accounting, including roles at PwC (Industry Tax Group), Mindbody (supporting its IPO), UL LLC (M&A transactions), and Curation Foods (Accounting Manager overseeing $420M revenue). She combines industry expertise with teaching, having instructed financial accounting and taxation at Cal Poly SLO and led community-focused tax programs like VITA and LITC. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes practical application of tax principles to serve underserved communities.
- Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Santa Clara University
- Master of Science in Taxation, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Her research interests align with tax policy implementation, corporate restructuring, and educational initiatives in taxation. Though no formal publications are listed, her professional contributions reflect expertise in tax compliance, M&A accounting, and public accounting practices. Christine actively engages with students through mentorship and extracurricular programs, fostering a connection between academic theory and real-world financial challenges.
Outside academia, Christine balances professional commitments with family life, enjoying time with her twin daughters, who frequently visit her on campus.
