Jerchel Anderson, EMBA

Jerchel Anderson serves as the Business Officer at Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON). Ms. Anderson is a financial professional with over 30 years of experience as a financial administrator and accountant. She began at the LHSON on March 20, 2023.

Work and Education
As the Business Officer, Ms. Anderson oversees all business operations and IT of the LHSON, providing financial oversight of the two academic programs. She ensures appropriate accounting, reporting and financial compliance across the school, provides financial management guidance and support to the Dean, and coordinates with other Baylor units to plan and support external funding opportunities.

Prior to joining Baylor University, Ms. Anderson served as the Financial Business Officer since 2017 at the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She was also Research Administration Manager for the Center for Vital Longevity at the University of Texas at Dallas as well as, Business Officer and Director of Finance & Personnel at the University of California in Los Angeles. 

Ms. Anderson completed her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California State University in Seaside, California and Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Early Childhood Development: Administration from California State University in Los Angeles, California. She also completed the 2023-2024 AIM Leadership Collective through Baylor University's Black Faculty Staff Association. In addition, Ms. Anderson is the CEO of Just A Little Business, LLC in Cedar Hill, Texas which provides business coaching, mentorship and leadership training to small business owners and individuals in leadership. 

Community
Giving back to the community, Ms. Anderson is involved in various affiliations and community service organizations. She currently serves as a volunteer with Bear Creek Ranch Community. In years past, she was an Advisory Board member for Alge-Brothers, Ole School House, and a Board member for the Black Women’s Network. Additional support offered was as a Board member for Palisades Charter High School and volunteering in the Food Pantry at First African Methodist Episcopal Church.