Kristi Price appointed chief of staff at Lyon College - Talk Business & Politics
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has appointed Kristi Price as chief of staff, according to the school. “Kristi has been an important part of the Lyon College community since. . .
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner has appointed Kristi Price as chief of staff, according to the school. “Kristi has been an important part of the Lyon College community since 2017,” Taverner said. “Through her work with faculty, students, staff and senior leadership, she has developed a deep understanding of our institution, our mission and the opportunities ahead. Her thoughtful leadership and ability to bring people together have made her a trusted colleague across campus. ”Price has served in a variety of roles at Lyon, most recently helping guide accreditation, strategic planning and integration efforts for the college’s new professional schools. As chief of staff, Price will serve as a strategic adviser to the president, helping coordinate institutional priorities, strengthen communication and support planning efforts across Lyon College’s Batesville, Little Rock and Cabot campuses. Price served four years as secretary of the Lyon College staff assembly before serving as president and later joined the President’s Cabinet. “The chief of staff designation is an honor I take very seriously, and I am humbled by the recognition,” Price said. “This role recognizes the work I am fortunate to do every day: serving the internal community of Lyon College by helping harmonize people, plans and resources in order to achieve the president’s strategic goals while also helping create a vibrant place to work. ”Price said her experiences at Lyon have shaped the way she approaches institutional challenges and opportunities. “Serving Lyon in a variety of roles has given me a unique perspective on our institution and the people who make it thrive,” Price said. “I have seen the college from many vantage points, and those experiences have shaped how I approach challenges and opportunities. ”Price has advanced major institutional initiatives, including the development of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine in Little Rock and the creation of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine in Cabot. “These are not small undertakings,” Price said. “The work requires committed people who keep showing up because they believe education can change the future of a life, a community, a profession and an entire state. ”Related