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Meet Amy

Associate Professor, Management

Education

1980 University of Florida, B.A.
1984 Florida Atlantic University, MBA
1987 University of Florida, J.D.
1997 University of South Carolina, Ph.D.

Courses Taught

Applied Strategic Analysis
Nonprofit Management: Thinking Strategically
Nonprofit Management: Leadership and Innovation
Managing the Growing Firm
Practical Strategic Assessment

Career Specialties

Amy (Beekman) Harris specializes in strategic management, new venture development and social entrepreneurship/innovation.

Professional and Community Activities

Harris’ professional background includes work as a lawyer, business consultant, bank officer and health research technician. With MBA, J.D. and Ph.D. degrees, as well as an undergraduate degree in sociology, she has insight on many subjects.

Her published articles investigate topics such as entrepreneurial strategies, strategic management and creating value in a new business or nonprofit organization.