Office of the President

Judy Snellings
Executive Associate to the President
(972) 883-2201
judy.snellings@utdallas.edu

Judy began working for UT Dallas in 1981 as an Administrative Assistant when Dr. Bryce Jordan was president. She has since worked directly for three other presidents: Drs. Rutford, Jenifer, and now Daniel. Her primary duties include overseeing day-to-day operations of the Office of the President; maintaining the President's calendar and travel schedule; and interacting with all levels of the university, UT System and the community. She has an Associates Degree from El Centro College and enjoys the people she works with and thinks of them like family.

Judi Hensley
Director of University Events
(972) 883-2203
jhensley@utdallas.edu

Judi has worked for UT Dallas since 1983, starting out as an Administrative Assistant. Currently, she is the director of university events. Her primary responsibilities include coordinating events involving entertaining done by the President and his wife to cultivate or thank friends and donors; as well coordinating university-wide events such as Commencement and Service Award Ceremonies. Judi chairs the Commencement Committee and is the advisor to the UT Dallas Student Ambassadors. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History and Government from SMU. She is also a member of Class Act, a tap performance group of women over 50.

Gayle Poirot
Executive Administrative Assistant
(972) 883-2201
gpoirot@utdallas.edu

Gayle began working for UT Dallas in 1993 as a secretary. She currently provides administrative support for the Office of the President including receptionist duties, facilitating information, interacting with UT Dallas and UT System officials and business and community leaders, and supporting events and participation at university functions. She attended The University of Texas at Austin and has taken several personal enrichment courses from Collin County Community College. She enjoys traveling, photography, gardening, spending time with her family. Gayle also has a twin brother. 

Danielle Derbes
Special Events Coordinator
(972) 883-2204
danielle.derbes@utdallas.edu

Danielle began working for UT Dallas in 2006 as the Special Events Coordinator. Her primary responsibilities include coordinating events for the President and his wife in addition to planning events for the Office of Development. She also advises the UT Dallas Student Ambassadors. Danielle is a Life Member of Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity and currently advises the UT Dallas and SMU chapters. Prior to joining the President’s Office, she was an Event Manager at SMU where she planned all reunion activities for the Reunion Programs Office. She is a proud alum of SMU with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Corporate Communications and Public Affairs. Danielle is originally from New Canaan, Connecticut.