

Gretchen Gamrat
Assistant Professor of Commerce, General Faculty
- Ph.D., Finance, University of Oregon
- M.Sc., Finance, Hofstra University
- B.B.A., Finance, Hofstra University
McIntire’s innovative specialized business graduate degrees and its hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses offer transformative educational experiences that provide immediate value. Our faculty-led programs provide key business skills and fluency in many business areas.
McIntire faculty inspire students to lead with integrity and purpose when confronting today’s grand challenges in business. Our bold and brilliant professors are also committed scholars who conduct cutting-edge research through seven active centers that serve as the School's nexus of collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration.
In addition to the lifelong benefits that come from an innovative McIntire business education, Commerce School students enjoy an enhanced UVA experience on Grounds and around the globe. From insightful student services that help connect you with your passion to specialized career support that provides real-world employment opportunities, there are countless ways to make the most of your present while investing in your future.
McIntire’s innovative specialized business graduate degrees and its hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses offer transformative educational experiences that provide immediate value. Our faculty-led programs provide key business skills and fluency in many business areas.
McIntire faculty inspire students to lead with integrity and purpose when confronting today’s grand challenges in business. Our bold and brilliant professors are also committed scholars who conduct cutting-edge research through seven active centers that serve as the School's nexus of collaboration and interdisciplinary exploration.
In addition to the lifelong benefits that come from an innovative McIntire business education, Commerce School students enjoy an enhanced UVA experience on Grounds and around the globe. From insightful student services that help connect you with your passion to specialized career support that provides real-world employment opportunities, there are countless ways to make the most of your present while investing in your future.
Professor Gamrat teaches courses in financial management at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Using a student-centered approach to education, she strives to create an inclusive learning environment and to share her passion for finance. She is dedicated to fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in her students, encouraging them to apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios. By incorporating the latest research and practical insights into her teaching, Professor Gamrat ensures her students are well-equipped to succeed.
Professor Gamrat holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Finance from Hofstra University and earned her doctorate from University of Oregon. During her doctoral studies, she was recognized for teaching excellence with the Robin & Roger Best Teaching Award in 2022 and 2024. Her primary research interests lie in empirical corporate finance, with a particular focus on the relationship between the firm and its product markets.