Dr. Cory B. Cunningham is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma, her M.A. from Texas State University, and her B.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder. Cory has been at Leeds for 10 years, and teaches courses in leadership, organizational behavior, crisis management, and managerial communication to a variety of students, ranging from freshmen to MBA. In addition, Cory has taught numerous Executive Education courses for mid/upper-level managers across industries on executive presence, emotional intelligence, crisis management, and transformational leadership.

Cory is the recipient of the MBA Excellence in Teaching Award (2024) and has been nominated for the Frascona Teaching Award every year since joining the Leeds School of Business, both of which are student selected.