Dr. Betty Taylor

Biography

Betty Jeanne Taylor is a mission-driven leader focused on systemic change to improve educational environments and outcomes. With over 25 years of experience, she has led university initiatives aimed at promoting inclusive environments, enhancing student success, faculty recruitment and retention, and organizational development. Currently serving as Assistant Professor of Practice at the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin, she teaches and advises in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy. Additionally, she is the Chief Strategy Officer at MASBA, where she advocates for Latino equity on school boards. Taylor has previously held leadership roles at UT Austin, including Assistant Vice President for the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement and Director of Diversity Education Initiatives. Her expertise lies in leading cross-functional teams to address critical issues, build relationships, and implement data-driven strategies to enhance the sense of belonging for students, staff, and faculty. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and both a B.S. in Communication and an M.S. in Higher Education from Florida State University. Her research interests focus on inclusive climates, sense of belonging, learning methodologies, and recruitment and retention. Recent publications include co-authored works in the text 'House Belong: Redesigning Education Abroad for Inclusive Excellence' (2022) and the journal 'Education and Urban Society' (2021).

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