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Dr. Jenny Song serves as Associate Professor of Business and Department Chair at Northwestern College, teaching in the Business and Economics Department with global professional experience in supply chain management and servant leadership development. Her interdisciplinary background bridges engineering, theology, and leadership studies.
Her educational credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University
- Master of Divinity from George Fox University
- Master of Engineering and Bachelor of Science from Dalian Maritime University, China
Dr. Song's research centers on servant leadership, with over half her publications exploring forgiveness ethos, face management theory, and holistic leadership practices. Her work integrates cross-cultural perspectives between Chinese and American contexts, examining how leaders navigate shame, power dynamics, and ethical crises through servant-centered approaches. This research extends to organizational behavior and theological applications in business education.
Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2023) reveals three key trends: servant leadership during global crises (especially pandemic response), intersection with gender equity and feminism, and expanding forgiveness frameworks for organizational healing. Her editorial work on anthologies demonstrates growing scholarly interest in applying servant leadership to contemporary challenges like social justice and chaotic global systems.
Her scientific recognition includes:
- Faculty Excellence in Faith and Learning Award (2022)
- Faculty Award for Inspirational Service (2025)
- Di Murphy Award for Multicultural Inspiration (2023)
- The Dean's Award from George Fox University
- Multiple Outstanding Staff Awards from Chinese industry
Dr. Song mentors students through classroom teaching and church community engagement, while receiving Northwestern College scholarship grants (2020, 2022, 2024) supporting her research. Her professional experience includes National Science Foundation data analysis and industry leadership in Chinese logistics, demonstrating practical application of her academic work. She actively collaborates through the Greenleaf Scholars Selection Committee and international conferences, extending her impact beyond campus.
As an active member of the Project Management Institute and International Leadership Association, she contributes to scholarly discourse through editorial work on The International Journal of Servant-Leadership and collaborative research networks focused on global leadership development.
