Faculty Features: Dr. Stephanie Voss

When Dr. Stephanie Voss is not leading strategic sales initiatives at Google, she is guiding MBA students through the complexities of organizational behavior as an adjunct professor in Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology. Bridging the corporate and academic worlds, Voss brings direct professional insight to the graduate classroom, which helps students not only understand leadership but live it with faith and purpose. 

In her corporate career, Voss brings more than a decade of experience in corporate leadership to her position as a senior account executive at Google. Her role consists in leading go-to-market strategies and driving sales growth through customized solutions for key clients. Prior to her work in tech, she spent over nine years at Altria in various leadership roles, sharpening her expertise in strategic sales and team development. 

Voss graduated from Pepperdine University with a doctorate in organizational leadership and an MBA. In her teaching, she blends academic rigor with practical application. Her passion for teaching is fueled by years of mentoring colleagues and supporting team development in corporate settings. This experience reflects her commitment to student growth and her belief that leadership can be both taught and lived in meaningful, faith-informed ways. 

We sat down with Voss to learn more about her professional journey, her approach to teaching organizational behavior, and how she integrates faith and leadership at Bushnell. You can watch the full interview on Bushnell’s YouTube channel or via the embedded video below. In the interview, she shares her perspective on bridging theory and practice, discusses the role of education in shaping personal growth, and offers practical advice to students for embracing their development both inside and outside the classroom. 

Education That Inspires 

“I believe education is transformational,” Voss says. “It’s not just about transferring knowledge, it’s about lighting a fire in students that fuels growth, curiosity, and purpose.” 

At Bushnell, she teaches organizational behavior and leadership. She focuses on engaging the whole student—mind, heart, and spirit—and encouraging learners to see education as a journey of self-discovery and calling. 

Her connection to Bushnell began through her doctoral network at Pepperdine University, where mentors like Dr. Latrissa Lee Neiworth and Dr. Laura Hyatt encouraged her path into higher education. “The sense of community at Bushnell is incredible,” she says. “It’s a place where faith and education intersect in meaningful ways. It’s felt like home from the beginning.” 

In her courses, students explore how leadership, motivation, and group dynamics shape cultures in organizations: work, churches, teams, or even family systems. “Everyone belongs to some kind of organization,” Voss explains. “Understanding how groups function and how leadership shapes those environments is essential—not just for work, but for everyday life.” 

Equipping Leaders with Purpose 

Students leave Voss’s course equipped with practical strategies for managing teams, leading change, and creating healthy workplace cultures. A highlight of her course is guiding students to build a personal leadership development plan, helping them connect their strengths with their sense of calling. “I like to think of myself as fanning that flame of curiosity and transformation,” she says. “Learning should ignite a sense of purpose.” 

Faith plays a central role in her work — she describes it as “the anchor for everything I do.” “At Bushnell, I get to remind students that education isn’t just about achievement; it’s about stewardship. It’s about preparing the whole person—mind, spirit, and purpose—for what’s next.” She encourages honest conversations about ethics, impact, and purpose, helping students see their education as part of their calling. 

Beyond the classroom, Voss serves through mentoring students, contributing to professional scholarship, and presenting at leadership conferences. “Scholarship isn’t just about publishing,” she says. “It’s a form of service, a way to share knowledge, inspire dialogue, and give back.” 

Her advice for students? “Lean into the experience. Push yourself outside your comfort zone. Join micro-communities. Explore what ignites your passion. Your time here is short, so make it meaningful.” 

To learn more about Bushnell University’s School of Business, Leadership, and Technology, visit www.bushnell.edu/edu/business.