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Austin Community College | Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic & Student Affairs

Monique Umphrey is a visionary leader who bridges the worlds of technology and education to create transformative change. As Provost at Austin Community College District, she launched Transform_ED, her signature initiative, which weaves together workforce evolution and educational innovation to create a transformative learning ecosystem. Before higher education, she spearheaded digital transformation at Hospital Corporation of America and Bridgestone. Named one of the “50 Most Powerful Women in Technology,” Monique’s impact is particularly evident in her work at Houston Community College, where she established the District’s first interdisciplinary Center of Excellence in Resiliency and led the HCC Northeast transition to digital student onboarding during the pandemic. An Aspen Presidential Fellow with extensive AI expertise, she champions educational equity through technological innovation, making her an exemplary changemaker who creates pathways for students to reach their highest potential.