EXPERIENCE
Southern Methodist University
Digital Gifts Officer, Office of Annual Giving
April 2025 — Present
University of North Texas
Student Recruitment and Program Coordinator, International Recruitment
January 2024 — April 2025
Walt Disney World
Merchandise Host, Disney College Program
August 2023 — December 2023
University of North Texas
Special Events Intern, Office of the Senior Vice President
June 2023 — August 2023
Director of Recruitment and Retention, Student Government Association
June 2022 — May 2023
Eagle Ambassador, Campus Tours and Visitor Experience
January 2022 — May 2023
LEADERSHIP
Family Compass
Member, Junior Board of Directors
June 2025 — Present
University of North Texas
Secretary, Graduates of the Last Decade Alumni Network
June 2025 — Present
Member, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Advisory Board
June 2025 — Present
Friends of the Richardson Public Library
Member, Board of Directors
June 2025 — Present
UNT System
Student Regent, UNT Board of Regents
June 2024 — May 2025
City of Denton
Commissioner, Denton Historic Landmark Commission
March 2024 — January 2025
EDUCATION
University of North Texas
Bachelor of Science, Advertising & Brand Strategy, Mayborn School of Journalism
Minors in Journalism, Minor in Psychology
Major Coursework: Strategic Social Media, Advertising Account Planning, Advertising Agency Management, Applied Design, Consumer Experiences
Minor Coursework: Introduction to Media Writing, Race, Gender and Media, Mass Communication and Society, Psychology of Death and Dying
Non-Degree Coursework: Advocating in Public, Human Resource Management.
AWARDS
2025
Rising Star Award — Office of the President
2024
Homecoming Court — University of North Texas
Golden Eagle — Division of Student Affairs
Outstanding Student Volunteer — Center for Leadership and Service
Mean Green Pride Award — Student Alumni Association
2023
Outstanding Academic Achievement — Division of Student Affairs
Executive of the Year — Student Alumni Association
Spirit Award — Student Government Association
2022
New Member of the Year — Student Government Association
Spirited Eagle — Division of Student Affairs
PRESENTATIONS
Gillis, E. (2024, April) Fuel Your Fire: Navigating Burnout in Academic and Extracurricular Spaces. Presented at the Campus Ambassador Conference held at the University of North Texas.
Gillis, E. (2024, April) Global Leadership: A Guide to Working Effectively with International Peers. Presented at the All for NT/NT for All Conference held at the University of North Texas.
Coke, K. & Gillis, E. (2023, July) Understand Leadership Concepts and Practices: Building your Leadership Foundation for the Future. Presented at the Texas Leadership Scholars Program Conference held at the University of North Texas.