Abigail Claire Tilton

Abigail Claire Tilton establishes helping other people as a top priority, wherever she is and whatever she’s doing, which is more than evident from the list of accomplishments under her name.

Abigail attains in any role, bettering others’ lives has been a critical component of her life’s work. From the time her undergraduate career began, she has devoted her time and energy to social work, focusing mainly on individuals living with HIV/AIDS. She served as the Founding Executive Director of AIDS Services of North Texas. She oversaw an agency that provided a holistic array of services ranging from prevention services to primary health care. Her career reflects a strong tie to Texas residents’ welfare and ensures that those placed in her charge are given the utmost care and consideration, no matter her title or who her dependents are.

In 1991 Abigail received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Texas. She immediately went on to obtain her Master’s in Social Work in 1992 at the University of Texas. While pursuing her Master’s degree, Abigail was employed as a Social Worker at HCA-Lewisville Memorial Hospital. After completing her degree, she became the program manager for the Skilled Nursing Unit.

In her current position as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas Woman’s University, Abigail prioritizes improving the range of academic programs she oversees and how to serve the students best to make the most of their time there. Even with her career as demanding as ever, she hasn’t slowed down at all. Abigail continues to strive for excellence. Besides her administrative duties, she takes an active role in collaborating with important community partners, funding scholarships and other learning opportunities, and taking an active part in the campus Title IX policy.

She is incredibly passionate about her higher education role and seeks to find ways to make it easier and more affordable for students across the board to receive an education.