Vaneesha Dutra

Vaneesha Dutra is a Professor of Finance at Bentley University, with over 16 years of experience in higher education. She teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in investment analysis, financial institutions and markets, real estate, valuation, and banking. Prior to academia, she worked in the mutual fund industry and retail banking, and has actively managed equity and real estate investment portfolios. She has also served on multiple boards and engages in volunteer work focused on equity, inclusion, and women's issues.

Vaneesha holds the following academic credentials:

• Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Maryland
• MBA from Loyola College
• PhD in Finance from Florida State University

Her research interests span equity and financial markets, behavioral finance, financial literacy, economic empowerment programming, statistical/empirical methodology, curriculum development, and higher education matters. She emphasizes practical applications of behavioral finance principles and advocates for accessible financial education to promote economic inclusion.

While no specific grants or advising details are provided, her professional contributions include board service and community initiatives. She is actively involved in delivering quality education and advancing equity-driven programming in her field.