Brenda Powell Wells, Ph.D., CPCU, AAI, CRIS, CICS

Brenda Powell Wells earned both her Bachelor of Business Administration and Ph.D. in Risk Management and Insurance from the University of Georgia. She also holds the Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Accredited Advisor in Insurance (AAI), and Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. With years of experience in risk management and insurance education, Brenda has dedicated her career to studying, teaching, and advancing the field. She currently serves as director and as the Robert F. Bird Distinguished Professor of Risk Management and Insurance at East Carolina University (ECU). In addition to her academic leadership, Brenda works as a private consultant and educator for the insurance and risk management industry.