Liz O'Brien

Liz O’Brien is a residential faculty member in human communication and director of the Honors Program at Phoenix College, one of the Maricopa Community Colleges. She earned a B.A. in communication from the University of Arizona in 1985 and an M.A in communication from the University of Maryland in 1989. Hired at Phoenix College in 1990, she continues to thrive on the interaction with her diverse, urban student population. She received her campus’ Distinguished Teaching Award in 2000, and has been honored with several NISOD awards for teaching excellence. Additionally, she is a professional watercolor artist, avid traveler, scuba diver, yoga enthusiast, and wedding officiant. Liz lives in a historic home in Phoenix with her husband, two cats, a garden full of plants and a pond full of fish.