Jennifer Rinella

Jennifer Rinella, Ed.D., is Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Business and Technology and an Associate Professor of Management in the Leadership Institute at Rockhurst University. She teaches courses in management and nonprofit leadership while balancing administrative and consulting roles.

• Post-Graduate Certificate, Applied Positive Psychology, Buckinghamshire New University
• Ed.D., Educational Leadership - Higher Education Administration, Baker University
• M.I.H.E., Integrated Humanities and Education, Rockhurst University
• Graduate Certificate, Fundraising, University of Missouri-Kansas City
• B.A., Sociology, Health Care concentration and Human Service Agency Administration minor, Rockhurst University

Her research focuses on organizational leadership, executive career development, ethical business practices, and philanthropy. She has published in the Journal of Organizational Behavior Education, Nonprofit & Voluntary Sector Quarterly, Journal of Nonprofit Education & Leadership, and Conversations magazine.

Scientific Awards:

• RU Excellence in Outcomes Assessment Award
• American Humanics Community Service and Volunteerism Benchmark Award
• Presidential Grant for Faculty Development
• Jerome and Jeannette Cohen grants for research and program innovation

Dr. Rinella holds leadership roles including President of the Cooney Family Foundation, Board of Trustees member at Menorah Medical Center, and editorial board membership for the Journal of Nonprofit Education and Leadership. She previously served on the National Seminar on Jesuit Higher Education Board.