College of Arts and Sciences
College of Arts & Sciences Advisory Board
The Dean's Advisory Board brings together distinguished alumni, business and community leaders, and friends of the College of Arts and Sciences to advise and support the dean in advancing the college's mission. Members provide strategic insight, serve as ambassadors for the college, strengthen partnerships with the broader community, and help expand opportunities for students, faculty, and research. Together, they champion the continued growth and impact of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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Ms. Tamara Alston
Sr. Policy Advisor, US Dept. of Education
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Dr. Steve Ballard
Dentist
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Mr. Emile Bizot
VP, Wells Fargo, Emeritus Board Member
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Logan Barnes
Business Planning Analyst, FedEx Airline Safety
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Ms. Gwen Coffey
Community Leader
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Ms. Anne Freeman
Community Leader
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Dr. Thomas Gettelfinger
Ophthalmologist, retired
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Mr. Michael Harless
HR Executive, retired
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Dr. John Hyden
Physician, Campbell Clinic
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Dr. Sheanita Howard
Pediatrician
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Ms. Janas Jackson
Entrepreneur
Manager of Diversity and Inclusion, FedEx, retired |
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Dr. Lisa Jennings
Faculty, UTHSC
CEO, CirQuest Labs |
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Mr. Richard Myers
Attorney, Glankler Brown
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Ms. Alice Nishiwaki
Community Leader, UofM Student
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Dr. Webster Riggs
Pediatric Radiologist, retired
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Mr. Mark Stansbury
Executive, Education, retired
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Ms. Agnes Stark
Owner, Agnes Stark Pottery
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Ms. Deb Talbot
Banking Executive, retired
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Dr. Linda Tharp
Optometrist
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Janet Zhou
Group Product Manager, Google
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