Dr. Donnelly received her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Kansas State University. She worked for Ernst and Young in Kansas City before earning her PhD at the University of Central Florida in 2017. Prior to joining UMKC in the fall of 2022, Dr. Donnelly taught Clemson University.
Dr. Donnelly’s research interests include behavioral research focusing on environmental factors that influence auditor judgment and decision-making. Specifically, she has done work in the areas of accountability, trust, and ethics.