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Sharon Saunders serves as Vice President for Advancement and University Relations at 澳门六合彩图库, where she oversees all facets of fundraising initiatives including Seize the Moment, the University’s capital campaign.聽 She is responsible to the President for strategic direction and leadership for all advancement and development areas, as well as alumni relations. 聽In addition, her responsibilities include overseeing University events and conferences, as well as special projects and initiatives. 聽She serves as a member of the President鈥檚 Executive Council leadership team and numerous institutional committees.

Saunders also serves as the Executive Director of The Guild, a group of civic-minded, dedicated Christian women of many denominations whose mission is to serve the President and the University. 聽Since 1995, The Guild has contributed more than $2 million to HCU for graduate scholarships in education and theology, special projects, and The Guild Institute in Christian Family Studies. 聽The Guild has awarded 60 endowed scholarships as well as 324 annual scholarships.聽 The Guild Institute in Christian Family Studies was launched to support projects, lectures, and activities that strengthen the Christian family.

In addition, Saunders oversees the American Museum Society.聽 An organization committed to supporting the HCU Museum of American Architecture and Decorative Arts.

Saunders was honored as one of 鈥淗ouston鈥檚 50 Most Influential Women of 2015鈥� by Houston Woman Magazine. 聽She was recognized for her work at HCU, as well as her work in other organizations and community endeavors.

She was named honoree of The Guild鈥檚 2015 Silver Tea in recognition of her leadership to The Guild and the University and her commitment to Christian higher education. 聽The Guild also recognized her service with the naming of the Sharon E. Saunders Endowed Scholarship in Graduate Education. 聽In addition, Saunders has received the University鈥檚 highest awards 鈥� the Mayfield Outstanding Staff Award and the Hallmark Award, which recognized her work with and contributions to the HCU Alumni Association.聽 She has served in a number of capacities during her tenure with the University, including serving as Chief of Staff to the President, as well as overseeing admissions, marketing, public relations, and the editor of a variety of University publications.

Saunders represents the University in multiple venues through both internal and external organizations. 聽She has served on a number of professional boards and has held numerous leadership positions, including her service as President of the Texas Baptist Public Relations Association and President of the Association of Communicators in Baptist Education. 聽She also served on the Board of Directors of Fort Bend Christian Academy and has served on the board of the Fort Bend Independent School District Education Foundation. 聽Additionally, she has served on the board of the Women鈥檚 Fund, where she is a lifetime member, and as a member of The Greater Houston Women鈥檚 Chamber of Commerce.聽 She also serves on a community board for the City of Sugar Land.

Under her leadership, the University has been named the recipient of awards from the Public Relations Society of America, the Texas Public Relations Association, the Association of Women in Communication, and the Baptist Communications Association.

Saunders holds a bachelor of arts degree, cum laude, from The University of Texas鈥揜io Grande Valley, and a master of education degree from Texas A&M University. 聽She was named an Honorary Alumnus of 澳门六合彩图库 in 2001.