Laurie Zouharis, MS

Biography

Laurie Zouharis is a Senior Instructor in the Information Systems and Operations Management Department.She specializes in teaching Business Analytics, Database Management, and leveraging tools like Microsoft Excel to solve complex business challenges. As the ISOM department coordinator for student internships and job placement, Laurie plays an active role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, preparing students for meaningful careers in information systems and analytics.

With a strong passion for early curriculum development, Laurie provides students with the knowledge, skills, and mentorship they need to excel academically and professionally. Her dedication extends beyond the classroom as she fosters student engagement in the professional community through internships, networking events, and career support.

In addition to her academic role, Laurie is an independent consultant specializing in technical writing, online course development, and assessment tool design, collaborating with leading educational publishers to create cutting-edge learning materials.

Professional Activities

• Freelance Technical Writer

Publications

Recent Intellectual Contributions

Zouharis, L. (2016). A new hire’s dilemma: reporting corruption. The CASE Journal, 12 (3), 440-448.

Consulting Work

• Developed instructor materials for McGraw Hill’s Microsoft Office textbooks, adaptive learning platforms, and SmartBook tools.
• Conducted professional training seminars on Microsoft Excel for the Massachusetts Society of CPAs, offering CPE credits.
• Served as a technical editor and content creator for business intelligence tools, including Microsoft Power Query, Power Pivot, and Power BI.
  
  

Certifications

• Microsoft Office Specialist (2013 – Present)
• Frontline Leadership (1994 – Present)

Intellectual Contributions

• Laurie Zouharis' Intellectual Contribution [PDF]