Lyndell Backues

Lyndell Backues, PhD, currently serves as an Associate Professor of Business and Leadership at Eastern Mennonite University, teaching a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in business, management, and economics. Lyndell also works as a Behavioral Research Consultant for Sober Sidekick by Empathy HealthTech, focusing on enhancing client responsiveness and social impact. As an Adjunct Professor at Eastern University, Lyndell teaches courses in Theological and Cultural Anthropology and has held multiple academic positions, including Associate Professor of Economic Development. Additionally, Lyndell has extensive consulting experience, notably with Focusing Forward, LLC, and has previously held leadership roles in community development organizations in Indonesia. Lyndell's educational background includes a PhD in Community and Economic Development from the University of Leeds, along with multiple degrees in related fields.