Tina Reed is the new Director of Career Services for the Master in Professional Accounting program. She comes from a background in higher education and has helped many students explore their career opportunities. Continue reading to learn more about Tina and stop by the MPA Program Office to meet her in person.

Meet Tina Reed

Tell us a little bit about yourself outside of work, Tina.
I enjoy bike riding, window shopping, visiting with friends, and traveling.

What did you do before coming to Texas McCombs?
Before joining Texas McCombs, I lived in Nashville, TN where I worked at Tennessee State University (TSU) as the Associate Director of the Career Development Center. My primary responsibilities were to oversee employer relations, manage some of the day-to-day operations in the Center, and create strategic student professional development initiatives for the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan. I also worked at TSU’s College of Business as the Director of Public Service where I engaged with students, faculty, employers, and alumni.

What interests you about higher education, career services, and accounting?
I am interested in higher education because it is a learning environment, and one of my philosophies about life is to “never stop learning.” Career services allows me the opportunity to assist students with developing and advancing their careers, and accounting is interesting to me because it is a profession that is designed to keep companies honest (from a financial management standpoint). As long as there are businesses, accounting will be relevant. It has been said that “money is the root of all evil.” If this is true, then companies across the world will need to use accounting principles to help manage and monitor their root.

Tina ReedWhy did you decide to move to Austin and work for the Master in Professional Accounting program?
I decided to move to Austin and work for the MPA program for a few reasons: I wanted to move back to Texas (l lived in Houston and San Antonio several years ago), and since I am very familiar with working in a business school environment, I felt that working in the MPA program would be a great career opportunity.

You’ve been here over a month now. What opportunities do you see for our program?
I think the MPA program has the opportunity to increase student enrollment through a variety of marketing techniques to brand the program.

What’s been your favorite part about the University of Texas at Austin so far?
My favorite part about UT is the school spirit. Our fans are not afraid to show how much they love this school by wearing burnt orange and throwing up the Hook ‘Em Horns. And I really like that UT is branded across the city of Austin.

Welcome to Texas McCombs, Tina!