Texas Womans Spring 2024 Magazine

Putting the Big “D”
in Big Dreams
Monica Christopher
Named Inaugural Dallas
Campus President
T
exas Woman’s launched
the nursing program at
Parkland Hospital more
than 70 years ago. Today,
the university system is
taking another historical leap forward
by appointing the first president of the
T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health
Sciences – Dallas Center.
Monica Christopher is a seasoned
nonprofit executive and community
relations professional with a disarming
smile and extraordinary poise. Her
engaging community spirit shines
through in every conversation.
It is her passion for Texas Woman’s,
combined with years of proven
experience, that makes her uniquely
qualified to contribute to TWU’s
goal of expanding its influence and
partnerships and blossoming into a
thriving university system that will
serve more Texans and have a greater
impact on the Dallas region.
MAKING HISTORY
Christopher’s appointment marks the
beginning of a new and exciting chapter
for Texas Woman’s and the communities
being served.
“Monica is an exceptional innovator
and collaborator with a solid track
record of successful fundraising and
relationship building in Dallas, which
will serve our university system
well as we work toward growing the
Dallas campus,” says Texas Woman’s
Chancellor Carine M. Feyten. “She
demonstrates great passion for
our shared mission with polished,
energetic professionalism.”
DEEP COMMUNITY ROOTS
Christopher’s Dallas roots run deep,
spanning 25 years of experience
in philanthropy and community
relations. She has an extensive
background working with boards,
foundations, nonprofits and
corporations, and has held key
leadership positions at Communities
Foundation of Texas, WFAA and The
Dallas Morning News.
“I am over the moon about the
opportunity to work for Texas
Woman’s, and to be the first president
of the Dallas campus is really special,”
Christopher says. “TWU has a
distinguished history in Dallas, and
I am honored and beyond thrilled to
serve in this capacity. I look forward
to working with the university’s
talented faculty, staff and students
to grow the campus, build on its
legacy of excellence and bring greater
awareness to the outstanding degree
programs offered here.”
BUILDING ON OUR STRENGTHS
Today, the T. Boone Pickens Institute
of Health Sciences – Dallas Center is
a 190,000-square-foot facility that
sits in the heart of the Southwestern
Medical District. Texas Woman’s is a
notable contributor to the healthcare
workforce, graduating an average
of 2,000 nursing and allied health
professionals each year.
The Dallas campus is also home
to the university’s renowned Stroke
Center, which provides more than
5,000 hours of clinical, neurorehabilitation
services annually at no
cost to members of the community.
In addition to an MBA and graduatelevel
healthcare administration
programs, the Dallas campus offers
undergraduate, graduate and
doctoral courses and programs
in nursing, occupational therapy
and physical therapy.
Asked how she is acclimating to
her new role since taking the mantle
Feb. 1, Christopher says, “The last
few months have been inspiring
and energizing. The faculty, staff
and students have been welcoming,
and I’ve been so impressed by how
committed everyone is to TWU’s
mission. I’m learning so much and am
truly excited about the opportunities
and challenges that lie ahead.”
Boldly Go
Learn more about our
Dallas Campus
twu.edu/dallas
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