Program Director

Amy S. Cramer, Ph.D. is a full-time Economics Instructor and Chair of the Business Department at Pima Community College. She received her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts.

Professor Cramer specializes in teaching Economic Principles, with an emphasis on teaching public policy issues from alternative economic perspectives.

Before joining Pima Community College, Professor Cramer had extensive experience teaching at a variety of levels, including in middle and high schools in Arizona and Massachusetts, as well as in colleges and universities, including Trinity College, Brandeis University, Clark University and the University of Arizona. 

Outstanding Faculty Award, Pima Community College. 2014 - 2015 

Economist Educators Best In Class Award, 3rd Place, National Economics Teaching Association, 2014

Eller College Dean’s Award for Undergraduate Teaching Excellence, University of Arizona, 2007 - 2008