Born and raised in Lubbock, Mitzi Lauderdale is a life-long Red Raider and earned her Juris Doctorate from Texas Tech School of Law, Master’s in Personal Financial Planning and Bachelor’s in Restaurant, Hotel and Institutional Management from Texas Tech University. Most recently Mitzi earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Personal Financial Planning from Kansas State University.
Mitzi serves as the Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and Student Success at Texas Tech University where she previously served as the Associate Academic Dean for Students in the College of Human Sciences. Mitzi is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Personal Financial Planning. She actively conducts research and training in estate planning for special needs families, is a Certified Financial Planner, and is a member of the Texas Bar.
Mitzi has received numerous honors such as, the Chancellor Council’s Distinguished Teaching Professor Award, TTU President’s Teaching Award for Excellence, Mortar Board Outstanding Faculty Member Award, TTU Alumni Association New Faculty Award, and is a member of the prestigious Teaching Academy at Texas Tech in which she has served on the executive council.
Mitzi and her husband, Lee, treasure time with their daughter Brylee and son Brody, whether it be traveling as a family or cheering them on in their extracurricular activities.
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