Loretta Iskra

Loretta Iskra is a Lecturer at the University of Wollongong's School of Business, specifically within the School of Accounting, Economics and Finance. With a 25-year career in finance prior to joining UOW in 2007, she integrates her Certified Financial Planner expertise into teaching and research, focusing on finance, financial planning, and superannuation. She has been recognized with teaching excellence awards, including a national runner-up Lecturer of the Year award.

Education: She is completing a PhD on retirement income policy for Australian baby boomers, following a Master of Finance (2016) and Master of Commerce in Financial Planning (2009).

Research interests center on retirement policy, sequencing risk, and financial literacy. Her work bridges academic and industry perspectives, with publications addressing retirement planning challenges and superannuation strategies. She actively participates in forums like the Financial Planning Academics Forum and the Institute for Research in Retirement Policy Discussion group.

Loretta advocates for work-integrated learning to enhance graduate employability and has secured funding to host national education forums. She supports student projects through Dean Scholarships and Honours supervision. Her media engagements highlight her role as a commentator on superannuation and retirement issues.