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Sarah Rosenbaum Cowan serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Social Responsibility & Sustainability Division at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. Since joining the faculty in 2015, she has taught foundational courses for first-year and sophomore business students, bridging academic theory with real-world social impact considerations.
Education:
- MPA from Indiana University's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs (nonprofit management and social entrepreneurship focus)
- BA in Communications Magna Cum Laude from Quinnipiac University
Cowan specializes in helping students understand the ethical dimensions of business decisions and develop responsible leadership practices. Her teaching integrates sustainability principles across business disciplines, drawing from her diverse professional background in organic farming, journalism, and nonprofit work. She emphasizes experiential learning and encourages students to connect their business education with meaningful social impact. Her courses prepare future business leaders to navigate complex ethical dilemmas while addressing sustainability challenges in their professional careers.
Professional Experience:
- Teaches The World of Business (BCOR 1015), Business Ethics & Social Responsibility (BCOR 2302), First-Year Global Experience (BADM 1260), and Communication Strategy (BCOR 1030)
- Former advisor for first- and second-year students through Leeds Career Development
- Served as Assistant Director for Leeds Honors and Scholars Programs
- Prior professional experience in organic farming, sustainable food systems, and nonprofit coordination
- Arrived in Colorado as an AmeriCorps NCCC member in 2010
