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Chris Finnin, Ed. D.

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Deans Fellow at Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
📍 Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States

Chris is an experienced Teaching Professor and Academic Director at Drexel Universitys LeBow College of Business, where he has worked for over 25 years. Holding a Doctorate in Education from Drexel, he specializes in designing innovative curricula and global experiential learning programs that help students successfully transition from the classroom to their careers.

As a self-identified first-generation student, Chris is a passionate mentor dedicated to student success. He explores his own creative ideas through his venture, Infinite Hiatus, and develops professional development courses on topics like digital leadership and intergenerational communication. People who have worked with him describe him as energetic, enthusiastic, and dedicated.

He created a "6 Minute Pitch Competition, " a "Shark Tank"-style event, to help freshmen develop real-world business skills.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Deans Fellow
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Downingtown, Pennsylvania, United States
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Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Experiential Learning
This is the core of his educational philosophy; he designs global projects and immersive site visits to provide students with real-world experience.
Student Career Development
His headline is "Helping Students Turn Classrooms into Careers, " and he focuses on giving students confidence, curiosity, and career direction from their first year.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Deans Fellow
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
6-2024
Academic Director, First Year Experience
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
6-2000
Clinical Professor, Clinical Associate Professor & Director
Drexel University's LeBow College of Business
3-2020
Founder and Principal Investigator
Infinite Hiatus
Teaching and Learning Center, Advisory Board Member
Drexel University
In the press

Media appearances

Christopher Finnin, EdD - LeBow College of Business. Featured in LeBow College of Business (Drexel University)
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Advice from Prof. Chris Finnin. Featured in LeBow College of Business (Drexel University)
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Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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