Lisa Gerber

Lisa Gerber is the Grand Challenges Program Manager at Cornell University's Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management.12 In her role, she focuses on student success, program strategy, and operational excellence for the Dyson Grand Challenges Program.34

Professional Background

Lisa Gerber is based in Ithaca, NY, and works within the SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University.6 Her responsibilities include:

• Managing the Grand Challenges Program, which is a multi-year program embedded in the AEM curriculum1
• Overseeing program operations and strategy
• Supporting student success within the program

Grand Challenges Program

The Grand Challenges Program that Lisa manages is a significant part of the Dyson academic experience. It involves:

• A sequence of courses building upon each other
• A team-based capstone project focused on pressing societal issues
• Alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
• Addressing topics such as hunger, climate action, sustainability, and equity1

Recent Activities

Lisa Gerber has been actively involved in the program's development and implementation. In August 2023, she shared on LinkedIn that the fall semester was off to a great start, highlighting the "incredible things happening on the ground in the Grand Challenges Program".5

Additionally, Lisa was recently recognized as one of the new Engaged Faculty Fellows by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement at Cornell University7, further demonstrating her commitment to community-engaged learning and research.