Donna Scott Tilley

Donna Scott Tilley, PhD, RN, CA-CP SANE, FAAN, serves as the Associate Dean for Research and Clinical Scholarship and Vice Provost for Research at Texas Woman's University since September 2008. In these roles, Tilley provides leadership in strategic planning and implementation of research initiatives, aligning them with faculty expertise. Tilley's academic background includes a PhD in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (2001) and master's and bachelor's degrees in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Prior to Texas Woman's University, Tilley held positions at Texas Christian University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, contributing significantly to the field of nursing education and research.