Portrait of Dr. Valerie Ballesteros

Dr. Valerie Ballesteros

  • Lecturer at Finance & Economics, McCoy College of Business

Biography

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.

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.

Teaching Interests

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