Dr. Scherry Johnson

The University of Texas at Dallas
Masters of Management Science in Change Management - 1997
University of North Texas
Doctor of Education - 1981

Southern Methodist University
Masters of Liberal Arts - 1974

Senior Lecturer, School of Interdisciplinary Studies , The University of Texas at Dallas - Public Relations, Fundraising for Non-profit Organizations, and Organizational Development Strategic Interventions, Change Management

Served as Vice President for University Affairs at The University of Texas at Dallas 1988-1996 responsible for Development, News and Information, Publications, and Public Affairs. Member of the President's Cabinet; personally managed all areas of fundraising and external relations including the development office, news and information, publications, alumni and student ambassador program, volunteer board and council support and liaison, community and government relations. Private giving to the University between 1988 and 1966 totaled $43+ million.

University Medical Center (now known as Zale/Lipshey Medical Center)
The University of Texas Southwest Medical Center - Director of Development and Community Affairs. Reported directly to Chairman of the Board, Ralph Rogers, to complete $40M private fundraising campaign in addition to a $40M public bond offering.

Special Community Development, PR and Fundraising Projects - Clean Dallas, Inc.; Friends of Fair Park Texas Promenade Project Manager - $400,000+ project to sell and design recognition parkway in historic Fair Park; DISD $195.5M Capital Improvement Bond Campaign; Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce Director - Leadership Dallas and Opportunity Dallas; and Project Manager and Training Director for regional Department of Education training programs for Title IX implementation in five states. Teacher, Assistant Principal, and Dean of Instruction - DISD Implemented first Talented and Gifted Program for Middle School

Recognition and Awards:

Leadership Texas & Leadership Dallas;
American Association State Colleges and Universities Leadership Fellow;
Woman of Achievement Award;
Maura Award;
Newshaper of the Year - 1976, Dallas Times Herald.

Resided in Saudi Arabia for two years.