Liz Langemak, PhD
About Liz Langemak, PhD
Liz Langemak, PhD, serves as the Director of Academic Platforms at Saxbys, where she has worked since 2022. With a strong background in English and higher education, she previously held various academic positions at institutions such as La Salle University and Bethany College.
Current Role at Saxbys
Liz Langemak serves as the Director of Academic Platforms at Saxbys, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she develops an institutional research program that aligns corporate and higher education standards. She engages with senior-level leaders in higher education to scale partnerships for the Saxbys Experiential Learning Platform. Her work focuses on enhancing educational offerings and fostering collaboration across various sectors.
Previous Experience at Saxbys
Before her current role, Liz Langemak worked as the Associate Director of Academic Platforms at Saxbys from 2021 to 2022. During her eight months in this position, she contributed to the development of academic initiatives that supported the company's mission in experiential learning. Her experience at Saxbys laid the groundwork for her subsequent promotion to Director.
Academic Background and Education
Liz Langemak holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English with a specialization in Creative Writing from the University of Missouri-Columbia, which she completed from 2005 to 2009. She also earned a Master of Arts (MA) in American Literature from the same institution from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Writing from Boston University in 2002 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English from St. Norbert College in 2001.
Teaching and Academic Roles
Prior to her tenure at Saxbys, Liz Langemak held various academic positions. She served as an Assistant Professor of English at Bethany College from 2009 to 2011 and was an Associate Professor of English at La Salle University from 2011 to 2021. At La Salle University, she also held roles such as Founder & Director of the Higher Education Initiative for Dual Credit and Director of Graduate Studies in English, contributing significantly to the academic community.
Professional Contributions and Initiatives
Liz Langemak has developed and presented educational materials in various formats, including face-to-face, online, group, and one-on-one settings. She steers thought leadership initiatives by maintaining a deep understanding of the higher education landscape. Additionally, she establishes cross-functional relationships with teams in Operations, Recruiting, Marketing, HR, and Finance to enhance partnership capabilities.