Elijah Clark

Bio

Dr. Elijah Clark is an award‑winning educator recognized for teaching excellence, with work centered on Marketing AI and Automation, Digital Marketing, and Business Innovation. He serves as Director of the Business Innovation Academy, Assistant Director for Neeley AI Forward, and a Faculty Advisory Board Member for the Koehler Center. In these roles, he collaborates with faculty, staff, and industry partners to advance AI‑driven innovation, experiential learning, and values‑centered technology integration across programs.

His teaching focuses on practical applications of artificial intelligence, digital strategy, and marketing communication. Dr. Clark is a best‑selling author and former Forbes columnist, where he published articles on AI, marketing, technology, and business innovation. His professional background includes founding and leading a business consulting agency and serving in the United States Air Force, specializing in logistics.

Beyond the classroom, Dr. Clark develops workshops and initiatives that help organizations adopt AI responsibly and effectively. His work spans consulting, curriculum design, industry training, and public thought leadership, with a focus on helping businesses improve customer experience, operational efficiency, and strategic decision‑making through innovation and data‑driven systems.

Education

• DBA, Walden University
• MS, Full Sail University

Areas of Expertise/Research

• Business Innovation
• AI and Automation
• Customer Experience
• Digital Marketing

Honors and Awards

• 2023 Inclusive Excellence Teaching Award
• 2021 Teaching Excellence Award