Difference Makers

UM-Dearborn Difference Makers are at the forefront of their fields.
They’re improving the lives of others and making an impact on campus and in our local communities.

Lizabeth Ardisana
Lizabeth
Ardisana
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Class of
1984
College
College of Engineering & Computer Science
Area of Study
Mechanical Engineering

Difference Makers

UM-Dearborn Difference Makers are at the forefront of their fields. They’re improving the lives of others and making an impact on campus and in our local communities.

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Lizabeth's Story

Lizabeth Ardisana is founder and CEO of ASG Renaissance, a communication services company boasting 250 employees with offices across the country and in Canada. Since its founding, ASG has received numerous awards including: Ford Motor Company’s Q1 Award, Crain’s Detroit Business “Michigan’s Top 10 Best Places to Work”, and Metro Detroit’s "101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For". 

Beth has twice been named "Woman Business Owner of Distinction" by the National Association of Business Owners, was a finalist in the Ernst & Young Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year, and was named the 2006 "Michiganian of the Year." She started the Hispanic Auto Supplier Alliance and developed a partnership with the National Association of Black Automotive Suppliers. Beth also served on the President’s Task Force for Implementation of Alternative Vehicles and consulted with the Department of Energy.