Maria Morris

Maria Morris (MBA) is a Lecturer in Accounting and Business with a 30-year track record in nonprofit leadership, including roles in marketing, fundraising, and executive management. She integrates real-world experience into her teaching to bridge theory and practice.

• Master of Business Education, University of Colorado at Denver, 1999
• Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Metropolitan State University of Denver, 1997

Her research interests focus on Marketing, Human Resource Management, and Nonprofit Leadership, informed by her extensive experience in strategic management and operations at resource-constrained organizations serving vulnerable populations. She emphasizes practical applications of business concepts through interactive learning.

Maria teaches courses including Human Resource Management, Principles of Marketing, Marketing Management, and Sales Management. Her pedagogy prioritizes critical thinking and creativity, using simulations and discussions to engage students.