Christina Lewellen, CPA, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Accounting, NC State University

Speaker Bio

Christina is an Associate Professor in the Poole College of Management at NC State University. Her research, which primarily focuses on corporate taxation and financial reporting issues related to taxation, has been published in a number of premier accounting and business journals. She teaches Introduction to Income Taxation at the undergraduate level and Taxes and Business Strategy to Master of Accounting and MBA students. Her teaching has received recognition through teaching awards at the College and University levels. Prior to becoming a professor, she spent five years in public accounting, primarily focusing on tax compliance and strategy for individuals and small businesses. She also enjoys and devotes time to mentoring students and young business professionals. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two and four-year-old little girls, yoga, and being outdoors.

Session description – Goals and strategy for a fulfilling career

This session will focus on strategy and goal setting for a successful and fulfilling career. Topics will include aligning your career goals with your personal and life goals, asking yourself “why” when setting goals, and navigating challenges that may threaten one’s goals.