What is your board position and a brief description of what you do for CCAM? I'm the Pecans co-chair, which encompasses ”end-to-end” planning and execution of our CCAM's annual pecan fundraiser (it's also our biggest fundraiser of the year). I've received a lot of help and guidance along the way - and I'm so very appreciate to everyone for sharing their tips and their time!
Where do you live? Plano
Where did you attend college? Baylor University
Tell us about your kids: My husband, Mike (Class of 1996), and I have two daughters. Gwyneth (Class of 2025) is studying Materials Science & Engineering. She plays bassoon in the concert band, and recently joined Alpha Omega Epsilon, a professional and social sorority of female engineering and technical science students. Alyssa is a senior at Plano Senior High, and while she loves the Aggie family, she's an artist who plans to attend a smaller, art & design school.
What are your hobbies? Hiking, Camping, Cooking, Travel, and word puzzles - do you Wordle?
What is a good book you've read recently? “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
What is your most favorite vacation you've ever taken or favorite place you've traveled to? I love to travel and explore new places. A few years ago we rented an RV and toured southwest Utah. It's absolutely beautiful - and that's where I fell in love with river hiking. If I had a free weekend, I'd go back and hike the narrows in Zion National Park.
What is something most people don't know about you? I'm somewhat of an introvert so the list is probably long. People are often surprised to learn that I'm an only child.
What is your favorite thing about Texas A&M? The goodwill that students (current and former) and friends and family display towards one another. The ”howdy” when you're on a walk and see someone else in an A&M cap, or striking up a conversation with a neighbor who has an Aggie mom bumper sticker (true story, by the way). I've never seen anything like it, and I love it!
What is some advice you would give a new student at A&M? It depends on the student. Some may need to hear, "College is a marathon, not a sprint." In other words, you don't have to do everything your first semester. For others who may be looking for their ”connection,” I would encourage them to step outside of their comfort zone. A&M is a really big place, and there's definitely a place for everyone.
What is some advice you would give a MOM of a new student at A&M? To all moms of new students, I want to say Congratulations, you did it! You have a kiddo in college...and at one of the best universities. As for advice, the first year is all about adjusting and adapting as both you and your student navigate this new chapter. For me, I followed my daughter's lead on how often we communicated. And when I was really missing her, I would write her a quick note, and mail it to her. It felt like I was sending a little bit of myself to her in College Station.
