Elizabeth Strand

Elizabeth Strand serves as a Part-Time Adjunct Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at Southern Methodist University's Cox School of Business, a position she has held since 2020. She maintains active leadership roles as President of the Community Lifeline Center Board of Directors and Vice President of the Texas Health Resources Community Impact Collin Leadership Council.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota
• Master's degree in Linguistics from Ohio State University
• Ph.D. in Speech Perception and Cognitive Science from Ohio State University
• Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Collin College

Dr. Strand's professional trajectory bridges high-tech industry leadership and nonprofit management. Her research interests integrate speech recognition systems, cognitive science applications in business contexts, and evidence-based poverty alleviation strategies. Former Silicon Valley experience at Microsoft and Nuance Communications informs her practical approach to organizational management and entrepreneurial education.

She teaches MNO 6474 while championing community initiatives in Collin County, Texas, guided by her personal motto "Always Be Curious" which shapes her intellectually stimulating classroom environment.