Connie Ostwald

Dr. Connie Ostwald is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business and Technology at Colorado Christian University, affiliated with the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. She has been teaching at CCU since 1994 and has served in faculty roles at three Christian colleges. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in International Economics and Comparative Politics from the University of Denver, an MBE in Business and Marketing from the University of Colorado, and a B.A. in Economics and Environmental Studies from the University of California.

• Ph.D., International Economics and Comparative Politics, University of Denver
• MBE, Business and Marketing, University of Colorado
• B.A., Economics and Environmental Studies, University of California

Her research focuses on economic justice, income inequality, and the theology of wealth and poverty, often integrating faith-based perspectives with economic development. She is deeply engaged in sustainable development, particularly in Latin America, and explores social entrepreneurship as a tool for transformational change in developing regions.

The recent publications reflect a consistent theme of ethical economics, with a focus on the Celtic Tiger economy, Loreto Bay sustainability projects, and poverty challenges for evangelical workers. Her work bridges academic research with practical NGO leadership, emphasizing community-based development and strategic nonprofit management.

Dr. Ostwald has collaborated with international organizations such as World Vision and has presented her work in China, Ireland, Italy, and Mexico. She co-leads The Center for Leading in Community, a nonprofit coaching and consulting firm dedicated to leadership development in mission-driven organizations.

• Defining economic justice: A Christian perspective (2019)
• Economic development: Charting a future path (2011)
• A social justice perspective on the Celtic Tiger (2010)
• Economic growth, inequality, and social justice in the Celtic Tiger (2009)
• A deeper look at poverty: Challenges for Evangelical development workers (2009)
• Leadership in development for nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (2008)

She has advised on numerous international development initiatives and has contributed to leadership training for NGOs globally. While no formal grants are listed, her white papers and publications suggest engagement with academic and policy-oriented funding sources. Her work in Latin America, particularly the Loreto Bay Project, reflects long-term field engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dr. Ostwald is actively involved in the nonprofit sector through The Center for Leading in Community, where she provides coaching and strategic development for mission-driven leaders. Her work integrates academic insight with practical leadership training, emphasizing sustainable and justice-oriented development models.