Elizabeth Amrien Named Inaugural Impact Award Recipient
We are thrilled to announce that Elizabeth Amrien has been honored with the 2023 Inaugural Impact Award at Pardee!
Elizabeth has served as the Assistant Director of the Center for the Study of Europe at Boston University since October 2011 and as the Assistant Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Boston University since July 2015.
She is the embodiment of dedication, high performance, and loyalty, making her an invaluable member of the Pardee community. Her remarkable commitment shines through as she consistently steps up when needed, showcasing immense generosity along the way.
Elizabeth’s profound expertise and deep knowledge of the community have positioned her as a beacon of support for many. One nominator aptly described her as someone who effortlessly dispels fears through her engagement in tasks.
Over the years, Elizabeth has orchestrated the execution of hundreds of events, leaving an indelible mark on thousands of attendees. Her most recent triumph includes the successful organization of the ‘Conversations on Israel-Palestine’ series, a testament to her exceptional organizational skills and ability to make events happen even on tight timelines.
In her own words:
“I am honored by this recognition. As someone who, for better or worse, is hyper-conscious of my shortcomings, it is gratifying to know I have been able to impact the school in a positive way. Of course, I have been extremely fortunate in my career at Boston University to have worked directly for not one, not two, but SIX remarkable, dizzyingly intelligent, warm and generous women: Irena Grudzinka Gross, Vivien Schmidt, Adela Pineda, Cathie Jo Martin, Daniela Caruso, and now Kaija Schilde. I have learned so much from each of them. If I have been successful, it is because they empowered me to succeed. If I have been able to give back to the School, to have been a resource for others, and to have merited this award, it is out of this bounty of female mentors.”
Join us in acknowledging Elizabeth Amrien for her outstanding contributions and impact at Pardee. Her dedication, generosity, and unwavering commitment have truly set her apart, making her a well-deserved recipient of the 2023 Inaugural Impact Award.
Elizabeth Amrien has been working in the international studies arena at Boston University since May 2002, designing, developing, and directing interdisciplinary projects of global scope and relevance. She connects people and groups doing similar work, plans and executes public and scholarly events, oversees fellowship programs, and has written several successful grants.
Presently, as the Assistant Director of the Center for the Study of Europe and the Assistant Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Boston University, her responsibilities include event planning and program management, finances and operations, grant writing and analysis, outreach and publicity, student and faculty support, and other new and ongoing initiatives, including an active visiting researcher program.
Elizabeth holds a BA in religious studies from Fordham University (1991), an MDiv (magna cum laude) from Yale Divinity School (1995), and an MBA from Boston University (2008). She is an active member of Boston’s Church of the Advent.