Elesha M. McAlexander, MPA
- Program Director of Business Administration
- Assistant Professor of Management
About Me
Prior to coming to Mary, I worked for the State of North Dakota for six years. During that time, I was honored to be given the chance to start my higher education career as an adjunct professor at the Gary Tharaldson School of Business. After teaching a business course for a couple years, I was provided the opportunity to teach management courses full time at GTSB.
From my first day on campus, I truly believed I had found my calling in life. The classroom is my favorite place to be. I am passionate about student engagement — I always try to incorporate diverse learning activities and opportunities for group work into class time. I feel we learn best through a combination of hands-on discovery and input from the people around us. I want my students to feel comfortable and have a sense of community belonging in my classes.
I was born and raised in North Dakota and have been a resident of Bismarck and a member of the Mary community since 2013. I am currently pursuing my doctoral degree in business administration through the University of Mary. I am a lover of fun facts, puzzles, watching documentaries, and traveling.
Why I’m At MaryI have always found peace on campus and am drawn towards our Benedictine Values, which are deeply interwoven with our mission.
My professors had a great impact on my life, a fact which gained myself several lifelong relationships during my college years. I want to give back to the place that provided me with a strong foundation for my life. College is an exciting time for students, I would like to be an outlet for my students to enable them to discover themselves while conquering their dreams. It is an honor to be a part of the future generations’ higher learning phase of life while acting as a resource to support and guide them through their journey of life. I want to be able to help students find their calling in life and assist in any way possible to find their true vocation in life.
Education
MPA: University of Mary, 2018
BBS (Business Administration): University of Mary, 2016