NORCROSS, Ga. - ColoradoDesk -- The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers appointed Elizabeth Gentry, Ph.D., as its Global Director of Strategic Alliances in September.

A longtime IISE member, leader and instructor, Gentry will focus on strategic growth through expansion of customer and member markets through enterprise partnerships, conferences, corporate training and development, B2B partner branding and strategic partner alliances.

Gentry will create and manage IISE's 130 current partners in industry and academia, domestic and international. She will also manage sponsorship opportunities, including university sponsorships at the IISE Annual Conference & Expo, and serve as a problem-solver for industrial and systems engineers, companies and universities.

"I'm excited to build on IISE's strong foundation by developing meaningful partnerships that create value for our members, our partners and the industrial and systems engineering profession," she said. "I'm especially looking forward to strengthening existing relationships while finding new ways for organizations to engage with IISE and our community."

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Gentry earned her Six Sigma Black Belt from IISE in 2016 and currently serves on the institute's Board of Trustees as Senior Vice President at-Large, Industry. She is a diplomate of the Society for Health Systems and a past president and board member. She also leads courses as an instructor with the IISE Training Center.

Before joining IISE, she worked as a solution value analyst with Philips since 2021 and previously as a data science program manager with CHRISTUS Health in Irving, Texas.

Gentry was an assistant professor of industrial engineering and director of the Online Masters in Engineering Management program in a 12-year career at the University of Louisville, where she earned her bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in industrial engineering.

"Liz brings a unique combination of deep knowledge of IISE, strong relationships across our community, and a clear understanding of the value we can create through strategic partnerships," IISE CEO Don Greene said. "Having known and worked with her as a volunteer for many years, I've seen firsthand her commitment to our profession and our members. We're thrilled to welcome her to the IISE staff and look forward to the impact she'll have in this important role."

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About IISE: The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers is the world's largest professional society dedicated solely to the support of the industrial engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. Founded in 1948, IISE is an international, nonprofit association that provides knowledge, training, networking opportunities and recognition to enhance the skills and effectiveness of its members, customers and the profession. For more information about IISE, visit iise.org.