Elisabeth Noland

Elisabeth (Liz) Noland, PhD, is passionate about mentorship because she believes supportive relationships and access to opportunity can shape students’ academic experiences and sense of belonging. She is especially committed to helping the next generation discover their purpose, build confidence, and grow into leaders within their communities and professions.

 

During graduate school at Purdue University, Liz founded and chaired a mentorship program that connected graduate mentors with underrepresented undergraduate students. The program cultivated a sense of belonging and identity safety while supporting students’ academic goals and expanding access to research opportunities and career pathways in psychology. She has also completed formal mentorship training through Purdue’s Future Mentors Program and served as a graduate mentor fellow, reflecting her commitment to strengthening mentoring cultures in academia.

 

Liz is a social psychologist whose research examines intergroup relations, systemic bias, and how social environments shape the well-being of marginalized groups. Her work explores how systems perpetuate inequality and identifies evidence-based strategies that foster allyship and more inclusive group climates. In addition to publishing peer-reviewed research, she translates social science into practice by designing and facilitating workshops on workplace climate, equity, and cultural competency.

 

Liz earned her bachelor’s degrees in psychology and Spanish from Valparaiso University and her master’s and PhD in Social Psychology from Purdue University, where she also received certificates in Advanced Statistics and Instructional Excellence. She currently works as a researcher at the University of Illinois Chicago.

 

A proud South Side Chicago native, Liz enjoys exploring the city’s food scene, attending and performing in stand-up comedy shows, and discovering new coffee shops.