Brooke Elliott serves as the Josef and Margot Lakonishok Professor in Business and Dean of Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She leads strategic initiatives to strengthen the College’s academic programs and online education, having previously held roles such as Executive Associate Dean and Head of the Department of Accountancy. Her academic journey includes a BS and MBA from Indiana University and a PhD from the University of Washington. Educational Background: Ph.D., Accounting, University of Washington (2003) B.S. & M.B.A., Accounting, Indiana University (1999) Research Interests focus on investor decision-making processes, particularly how accounting information and disclosures influence judgments. She explores topics like non-GAAP earnings, investor sentiment, and the impact of social media on trust and valuation. Her work bridges behavioral finance and accounting, addressing real-world implications for financial reporting and investor behavior. Awards include the 2021 Educational Diversity Impact Award. Her leadership roles and academic contributions highlight a commitment to advancing business education and innovation. She oversees initiatives in online education and strategic program development, maintaining Gies’ reputation as a leading business school. Her research has been featured in prominent journals and media outlets like Fortune and The Wall Street Journal .







