Assistant Professor, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines
Stephanie Ann Y. Puen is an Assistant Professor at Ateneo de Manila University, specializing in theology, business ethics, and social justice. She holds a Ph.D. in Theology from Fordham University and is passionate about integrating Catholic Social Thought with practical solutions for contemporary issues like climate change, gender equality, and ethical business practices. Stephanie’s work is dedicated to addressing global challenges through a theological lens, with a focus on community, justice, and sustainability. 🌍📚
Profile
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Education
Stephanie earned her Ph.D. in Theology from Fordham University in 2021, with a dissertation on “Design Thinking and Catholic Social Thought: Resources for Addressing Structures of Sin and Grace in Business Ethics.” She holds an MA in Theological Studies from Ateneo de Manila University (2015) and a BS in Management Engineering with a Minor in Finance from Ateneo de Manila University (2012), where she graduated Cum Laude. 🎓
Experience
Stephanie has been a dedicated educator since 2013, currently teaching at Ateneo de Manila University. Her teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses, including Business Ethics, Catholic Social Vision, and Food Justice. She has also taught at Fordham University and served as a Teaching Fellow and Assistant, where she contributed to courses like Faith and Critical Reason and Catholic Social Teaching. Her work has consistently focused on how theology intersects with real-world ethical dilemmas. 💼📖
Research Interests
Stephanie’s research interests include business ethics, Catholic Social Thought, design thinking, and social justice. She is particularly focused on how Catholic social ethics can provide frameworks for addressing pressing global issues, such as climate change, economic inequality, and reproductive justice. Her interdisciplinary work combines theology, social sciences, and business ethics to explore solutions to these complex challenges. 🔍🌱
Awards
Stephanie’s academic journey has been marked by notable recognitions, including the Ateneo de Manila University Early Career Publication Grant for 2024-2025. She is also a member of prestigious academic societies like The Catholic Theological Society of America and the Society of Christian Ethics, and she has earned recognition through various fellowships and honors. 🏆🌟
Publications Top Notes
Stephanie has authored several impactful journal articles and a book on business ethics, Catholic social thought, and social justice.
“The Ethics of Disruption in Business: Contributions from Design Thinking and Catholic Social Thought” (2024, Pickwick Publications).
“Using Catholic Social Thought and the Normativity of the Future in Responding to the Super Wicked Problem of Climate Change” (2024, Religions, 15:10).
“Considerations for a Comprehensive Sex Education Grounded in Catholic Social Thought for Reproductive Justice in the Philippines” (2024, Journal of Moral Theology, Vol 6, Issue CTEWC).
“Women’s Needs vs. Economic Survival During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Navigating This Tension Using Care and Justice” (2023, Acta Theologica Suppl., 35).
“Fratelli Tutti and Social Entrepreneurship” (2022, Social Transformations: Journal of the Global South, 10:2).
Her work is widely cited, advancing both theological discourse and practical ethics. 📚🔗
Conclusion
Dr. Stephanie Ann Y. Puen is a remarkable scholar whose contributions to the intersection of theology, ethics, and business make her highly deserving of the Researcher of the Year award. Her dedication to fostering ethical and sustainable practices in business, informed by Catholic social thought, combined with her robust teaching and administrative roles, solidify her reputation as an influential academic leader. With continued engagement in global networks and further empirical research, Dr. Puen is poised to make even greater strides in the field.