Tanya Beaulieu

Dr. Tanya Beaulieu is an Associate Professor of Management Information Systems at the University of Maine's Maine Business School. She holds a Ph.D. from Washington State University and has over 20 years of industry experience in software development and consulting. Her research focuses on online communities, crowdfunding, and technology's role in entrepreneurship. Dr. Beaulieu has been recognized with awards including the 2024 Carol B. Gilmore Memorial Service Award and the 2023 Extraordinary Service Award from SIG GTM. She serves on editorial boards for Information Systems Research and previously led Journal of the Association for Information Systems as Managing Editor.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems (2015), complemented by professional certifications in software development. She teaches courses focused on information systems and technology for business applications. Dr. Beaulieu's research spans digital transformation challenges in rural business, post-data breach customer behavior, and cryptocurrency media narratives. Her work frequently addresses intersections between technology adoption and human behavior in both academic and corporate contexts.

Dr. Beaulieu has secured grants for online course development and research initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to innovative educational practices. Her invited presentations include discussions on blockchain technology and visualizing computer-mediated conversations. Her professional service includes conference organizing roles and peer review activities in top journals like MIS Quarterly and Journal of Computer Information Systems.