Jennifer Lehman
PhD, JD, CFP®, CAP®
Program Director, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy®
Assistant Professor of Philanthropy
William B. Wallace Chair in Philanthropy
Dr. Lehman earned her PhD in personal financial planning from Texas Tech University, where Russell James was her dissertation chair. She also earned law and MPA degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, a Bachelor of Science from TCU, and CFP® credentials. Dr. Lehman has published research in several different peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been quoted on charitable and financial issues in a variety of news sources. Her previous experience includes university teaching in various formats (online, hybrid, and face to face), research, financial planning, planned giving for a university, career services for a law school, and appellate prosecution. Her hobbies include hiking, yoga, and road trips, and she has traveled to all 50 U.S. states.
Financial Planning
Philanthropic Planning
Charitable Planning
Dr. Lehman earned her PhD in personal financial planning from Texas Tech University, where Russell James was her dissertation chair. She also earned law and MPA degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill, a Bachelor of Science from TCU, and CFP® credentials. Dr. Lehman has published research in several different peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been quoted on charitable and financial issues in a variety of news sources. Her previous experience includes university teaching in various formats (online, hybrid, and face to face), research, financial planning, planned giving for a university, career services for a law school, and appellate prosecution. Her hobbies include hiking, yoga, and road trips, and she has traveled to all 50 U.S. states.
Financial Planning
Philanthropic Planning
Charitable Planning
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