Welcoming New Faculty

Ashley (Yaxuan) Li, Ph. D

Assistant Professor of Accounting

Dr. Li joined the Accounting Department at Idaho State University in 2024 after earning her Ph.D. in Accounting from Virginia Commonwealth University. She holds a B.A. in Accounting from Miami University and a Master of Science in Accounting from American University. Dr. Li’s research explores the information content of firm disclosures, focusing on both financial and non-financial aspects. Outside of academia, she enjoys skiing, cooking, and spending quality time with her family.

Annik Martin

Assistant Clinical Professor of Management

Annik worked at the Bank of Montreal as an undergraduate student. After completing her graduate studies, she decided to shift from a future in international money markets to pursue a career in education. She joined ISU in 2001 and became a member of the College of Business in Fall 2024. With over 20 years of experience teaching undergraduate mathematics courses, she is deeply committed to enhancing the student learning experience through evidence-based teaching practices.

Currently, Professor Martin teaches Mathematics for Business and Business Statistics, continually refining her teaching methods to improve student engagement and outcomes. Her dedication to excellence in teaching was recognized in 2024 when she received the inaugural ISU Excellence in General Education Teaching Award for Mathematical Ways of Knowing, followed by the 2024 State Gem Innovative Educator Award in the same category.