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