Gina Shipley

After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio and enjoying a career in local government, Dr. Gina Shipley discovered her passion for education as an academic advisor at the secondary level. Always having her eye on a post-secondary career, she pursued a Master of Education in Student Development and Leadership in Higher Education from Angelo State University and then went on to earn a Doctor of Education in Leadership in Higher Education from Hardin Simmons University. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Angelo State University. Dr. Shipley’s teaching assignments primarily focus on courses addressing social, cultural, diversity, equity, and inclusion issues, as well as leadership-focused courses. Her research interests include studying basic needs insecurity among college students, serving marginalized populations, and working alongside colleagues to create solutions promoting success for students who are facing food and housing insecurity.