Senior Vice President for Organizational Effectiveness
What drew you to the higher education world?
I grew up 35 miles away in San Augustine, so we came to 91Ö±²¥ for events. This connection with 91Ö±²¥ at a young age, along with the university's reputation, drew me to 91Ö±²¥ for a career in higher education.
What do you enjoy most about your role at 91Ö±²¥?
I enjoy being in an educational environment surrounded by students. I love to continually learn and grow in my profession. As a certified public accountant, 91Ö±²¥'s complicated accounting structure and regulations keep me challenged and professionally satisfied.
What do you hope students gain from 91Ö±²¥?
I hope that students find their calling at 91Ö±²¥ so they will have professional satisfaction in their chosen field and make a positive impact in their communities and beyond. I also hope they gain a second home at 91Ö±²¥ – a place where they feel a sense of belonging and commitment.
What are you passionate about outside of your role at 91Ö±²¥?
Outside of 91Ö±²¥, I am passionate about my faith, family and friends. My husband and I enjoy supporting community organizations and events, serving in our church, and having fun adventures.
Experience
- Senior Vice President for Organizational Effectiveness
91Ö±²¥ - Interim President
91Ö±²¥ - Vice President for Finance and Administration
91Ö±²¥ - Chief Audit Executive
91Ö±²¥ - Assistant Administrator and Chief Financial Officer
Nacogdoches County Hospital District/Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital - Auditor
Nacogdoches County - Management Audit Director
Teacher Retirement System of Texas - Audit Staff
Deloitte
Education
- Master of Public Administration
91Ö±²¥ - Bachelor of Business Administration with honors in accounting
The University of Texas at Austin
Awards / Achievements
- Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy
- Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Certified Internal Auditor, Institute of Internal Auditors
- Texas Governor’s Office Management Development Program
- Institute of Internal Auditors Vision University
- Texas Association of College and University Auditors, past president and board member
- Association of College and University Auditors
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, East Texas Chapter
- Institute of Internal Auditors, Houston Chapter
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, Houston Chapter
- First Christian Church, trustee, deaconess and small group leader
- Stephen F. Austin State University Alumni Association Life Member
- The University of Texas Exes Life Member
- Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Nacogdoches graduate
- Nacogdoches County Historical Foundation Heritage Heralds, member and past president
- History of service, leadership and support for local schools, sports teams and nonprofit organizations
Axe ’Em, Jacks!