Dr. Amy Horner

Dr. Amy C. Horner, CPA, is a change ambassador, innovation enthusiast, and international speaker recognized for her thought leadership in career growth, professional development, and leadership. As Professor of Practice and Academic Director of the Executive DBA Program at the University of Houston’s Bauer College of Business, she blends executive experience with academic rigor to equip DBA scholars with the strategies to thrive in their doctoral journey.

A former COO and CFO, Amy has led organizations through transformative growth, driving innovation, expanding market share, and enhancing financial performance. She is also Co-Founder and Chair of DBA Chronicles, a nonprofit dedicated to bridging the gap between academia and industry.

An award-winning leader, Amy has been recognized as one of Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting and a Top Leadership Voice on LinkedIn. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from UNC Charlotte, an MBA from Penn State University, and a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she was a student-athlete on the university’s first PSAC Championship Women’s Varsity Soccer Team.