About Brenda Wells

Brenda Powell Wells has spent over 35 years studying and teaching risk management and insurance. She presently serves as the director of the East Carolina University (ECU) Risk Management and Insurance Program, where she is the Robert F. Bird Distinguished Professor of Risk Management and Insurance, as well as the chairperson of the Department of Finance and Insurance in the ECU College of Business.

During her career she has taught numerous risk and insurance courses. She has also supervised countless internships and independent study projects. Brenda has a long history of forming, supporting, and mentoring student organizations and has a wide range of experience in public relations and fundraising. To date she has raised a total of over $3 million in philanthropic funds in her career. Brenda has published articles in numerous journals and periodicals, and has varied ongoing research interests including cannabis legalization and its impact on the insurance industry.

Brenda resides in Chocowinity, NC, with her rescue dog, Tito, who in actuality rescued Brenda.