Morgan Lord

Morgan Lord (she/her/hers) is a Lecturer at the Institute for Leadership Excellence and Development at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Business. She specializes in fostering leadership, communication skills, and workplace confidence in business students through improvisation and play-based workshops.

• Education:
  • Master of Science in Journalism (Magazine specialization), Northwestern University (2005)
  • Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Minor: Gerontology), University of Florida (2004)

Her professional work spans collaborations with organizations like Red Bull, Northwestern University, Columbia College, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago. She also contributes to community initiatives, including facilitation roles at PCC Birth Center and Stepping Forward LA.

Research and practice focus on integrating improvisational methods into professional development, enhancing networking skills, and co-developing curricula for courses such as BA 220 and its online adaptation.