Vanda Pauwels, Dr.

Lecturer, Accounting

Management

Email: vanda.pauwels@ttu.edu

Dr. Vanda Pauwels holds bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting and a Ph.D. in consumer economics and environmental design, all from Texas Tech University. Prior to her higher education career, she spent nearly a decade practicing as a certified public accountant (CPA) and has been a university instructor for more than 20 years.

Biography

She worked as an auditor in banking, agriculture, and retail businesses. She also performed tax compliance services for individuals, businesses, estates, trusts, and nonprofits.

She teaches accounting, ethics, finance, and personal financial planning. Her doctoral research was in retirement planning, and she has a passion for financial literacy, especially among young adults.