Faculty Profile for Dr. Valerie Ballesteros

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Dr. Valerie Ballesteros
Lecturer — Finance & Economics
MCOY 504
phone: (512) 245-2547

Biography Section

Biography and Education

25+ year financial services professional and international financial advisor in financial institution (banks, credit union) and investment management industries. Doctor of Business Administration with 7+ years undergraduate academic teaching experience in economics, finance, and consumer affairs in both public and private universities.

Teaching Interests

Economics, Finance, Business, Consumer Affairs, Entrepreneurship, Financial/Resource Management , Business and society

Research Interests

Wealth/socioeconomic disparities among under-served populations (e.g. women, Hispanics, LGBTQIA+); cultural impact on consumer/financial decisions; under-served consumer/marketplace issues.