Elizabeth Marie, BSN, MBA, MOL

Email: e-marie@bethel.edu
Job title
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Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Nursing (RN to B.S.N.) College of Adult and Professional Studies
Highlight
Elizabeth comes to us from Allina Health Cancer Institute located at WestHealth in Plymouth, where she serves as Manager of Oncology, Infusion, and the Breast Program. She brings with her a wealth of experience in healthcare leadership, a passion for people-centered care, and a strong commitment to fostering collaboration and growth. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Elizabeth is a vibrant and inspiring individual. She cherishes her beautiful family, which includes her parents, siblings and their spouses, married children, and many grandchildren who bring love and joy to her life. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Elizabeth enjoys biking, cross-country skiing, hiking, and gardening. She also finds joy in preparing fresh, healthy meals and baking sourdough bread—activities that allow her to express creativity and promote well-being. Having grown up in Germany, Elizabeth developed a deep appreciation for diverse cultures and continues to travel both internationally and domestically. Her life experiences have shaped a worldview grounded in gratitude and curiosity. Elizabeth lives by the values of integrity, trust, humility, and belonging, and she’s driven by a mission to “be the spark to light an individual’s inner fire for impact and purpose, and to inspire their unique climb of heights. There are no ceilings—only believe.” On behalf of Elizabeth, “I am grateful for this new opportunity and look forward to partnering with Bethel University and the broader Christ centered family."
Started at Bethel
2003
Education
- Bethel University - B.S.N. in Nursing, 2005
- Bethel University - M.A.O.L., 2008
- Bethel University - M.B.A., 2024
Biography
Elizabeth began as a student at Bethel Univesitry in 2003 to complete her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree. Shorty after obtained a Master's in Organizational Leadership. Hence, she experinced multiple opportunities to advance in leadership roles within the acute care setting:
- Administrative Hospital Supervisor
- Assistant Manger to medical/surgial
- Assistant Manager to out-patient infusion, endoscopy, and local procedures
- Magnet writing
- Education to Physicans in the primary clinics setting
- Projects related to reduction of non-rembursable admissions and reducing readmissions to medical/surgical service line
- Adjunct instructor of LPN students
- Quality and Utilization Review
- Straqtegic vision and expansion of Oncology service-line in the SW metro area
- Manager of Oncology, wound, Dietition, and Specialty services
Most recently she obtained a Master's in Business Administration with a Healthcare focus.
Certificates and licenses
Registered Nurse
Public Health Certificate
Basic Life Support
Professional organizations, committees, and boards
Nursing Leadership Committee at St. Francis Regional Medical Center
Allina Health Cancer Institute Leadership member
Out Patient Committee member
Shakopee/Apple Valley/Farmington/Prior Lake High School Mentorship/Healthcare experiential internship
Hobbies and interests
Her life outside of work includes: enjoying 9 grandchildren filling her joy bucket, skiing, biking, gardening, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
She loves to travel for relaxing and serving on international misison trips.
She mentors high school students, colleagues, and other women connected within marketplace, church, neighbors, and friends.