Alumna to Share Story of Personal Growth During Women in Leadership
SHERMAN, TEXAS — Austin College will welcome alumna Amanda Billings, Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations at UT Southwestern Medical Center, as she presents as part of the 2023 Posey Speaker Series: Women in Leadership. The luncheon will begin at 11:15 a.m. on November 9 in Wright Campus Center’s Mabee Hall, with a moderated Q&A session following at 11:45. This event, sponsored by Austin College’s Posey Leadership Institute, is free and open to the public. Registration is required and closes at 5 p.m. on Monday, November 6. Register by following this link: REGISTRATION FORM.
Billings is a 1992 graduate of Austin College with a bachelor’s degree in political science, subsequently continuing her education with graduate work in English literature at the University of North Texas. Prior to leading UT Southwestern Medical Center’s philanthropic strategies, she spent over a decade in communication and marketing for the American Red Cross on regional and national levels. In her presentation, she will share her path to leadership and discuss how her education at Austin College prepared her for the steps along her journey.
Austin College, a private national liberal arts college located north of Dallas in Sherman, Texas, has earned a reputation for excellence in academic preparation, pre-professional foundations, committed faculty, and hands-on, adventurous learning opportunities. One of 44 schools profiled in Loren Pope’s influential book Colleges That Change Lives, Austin College boasts a welcoming community that embraces diversity and individuality, with more than 50 percent of students identifying as persons of color. The residential student body of approximately 1,300 students and an expert faculty of more than 100 educators allow a 13:1 student-faculty ratio and personalized attention. Related by covenant to the Presbyterian Church (USA), Austin College cultivates an inclusive atmosphere that supports students’ faith journeys regardless of religious tradition. The College, founded in 1849, is the oldest institution of higher education in Texas operating under original name and charter.