Dr. AnnMarie Marlier serves as Executive Director of the Business Ethics Alliance. Before joining the Alliance, she spent much of her professional career in higher education administration, serving in roles including Academic Dean, Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Academic Program Director, and Director of Student Activities. Throughout her career, AnnMarie has developed and directed numerous academic programs and taught courses at nearly every level, from pre-GED through doctoral education.

Beyond higher education, AnnMarie has developed curricula and led training for corporate, nonprofit, and consulting organizations. Her diverse professional experience also includes owning two businesses and serving as a manager for the Disney Stores.

AnnMarie earned her Ph.D. in Urban Education with a concentration in Adult, Continuing, and Higher Education and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Her research focused on faculty development, leadership, and organizational studies. She also earned a Master of Education with a concentration in Adult Education from Carroll University and a Bachelor of Arts from St. Norbert College, where she studied Communications/Media/Theater and English.

Outside of the Business Ethics Alliance, AnnMarie remains actively engaged in the community and professional development. She is a Leadership Nebraska alumna, participates in Girl Scouts alumni activities, and is an active member of the Omaha Network and the Association for Corporate Growth. She also serves as the point of contact for Nebraska Women in Higher Education Leadership and is pursuing multiple belt levels in Taekwondo.