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• Allie Morrison has more than a decade of professional experience spanning healthcare, finance, administration, and higher education. She earned her undergraduate degree from East Carolina University in 2014 and completed her Master of Business Administration at East Carolina University in 2016, concurrently earning certificates in Finance and Marketing, as well as the Certified Personal Financial Manager (C.P.F.M.) designation.
  In 2021, Ms. Morrison became an entrepreneur and managing partner of The Anthurium Group, a real estate holding company she founded with her husband. She also serves as Chief Financial Officer at Riverside Family Dental, where she oversees financial planning, operational management, and regulatory compliance, bringing applied financial and managerial expertise into both her professional and academic work.
  In these roles, she has developed real-world scenarios that enhance financial education and inform her teaching approach. She emphasizes financial literacy, budgeting, student debt management, and responsible borrowing, helping students build practical skills they can apply beyond the classroom. Her combined academic and professional background allows her to integrate applied financial and operational insight into her courses while maintaining a rigorous, student-centered approach to instruction.