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Member Board of Directors
CSHQAMember Board of Directors
Oct. 2025
Founder and CEO
Cece Gassner & Co.Founder and CEO
Sep. 2024Boise, IDExperienced life and career coach, consultant and meeting facilitator who helps her clients get more meaningful work done that helps them make time for the people and things that matter to them. I help clients distill what their own important work is - what they excel at and where they should focus their time and energy so they take their career and organizations to the next level. Particularly adept at helping organizations get the right people in the right seat on the bus, and at helping individuals figure out which seat on which bus they best belong in. I have been described as a "Swiss army knife" and a "secret weapon" for organizations. When working with an organization or team, I ask the right questions and dive into the data to figure out where their vulnerabilities or issues exist in order to create solutions and manage through resulting change.
Special Advisor to the Provost
East Texas A&M UniversitySpecial Advisor to the Provost
Dec. 2022 - Aug. 2024Commerce, TXProvided strategic advice and assistance with matters of academic administration, policy, planning, and University-wide initiatives at the direction of the Provost. Worked closely with a wide-range of University stakeholders and units, including faculty, vice presidents, deans and department heads, and other leadership teams on campus. Oversees and provides strategic direction for the University's extended university sites, and supports efforts related to policies and procedures, student success, and needs of all in the Division of Academic Affairs.
Special Advisor to the Provost
Texas A&M University-CommerceSpecial Advisor to the Provost
Dec. 2022 - Aug. 2024Commerce, TXProvided strategic advice and assistance with matters of academic administration, policy, planning, and University-wide initiatives at the direction of the Provost. Worked closely with a wide-range of University stakeholders and units, including faculty, vice presidents, deans and department heads, and other leadership teams on campus. Oversees and provides strategic direction for the University's extended university sites, and supports efforts related to policies and procedures, student success, and needs of all in the Division of Academic Affairs.
Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Texas A&M University - CommerceVice President for Research and Economic Development
Mar. 2019 - Jan. 2023Commerce, TX• Oversight of all research activities at the university, including: pre-award activities to support faculty and staff in submitting proposals so that they have strongest chance of being funded; research compliance staff and committees charged with ensuring research is conducted according to relevant regulations and ethical guidelines; and strategically working with faculty on research development • Oversight of the five Extended University sites of the university that serve approximately 12% of the university’s students, thinking strategically about the academic programs that should be offered at each site, keeping in mind the student pipelines and localized industry needs • Oversight of all economic development efforts for the university, including creating strengthened partnerships with industry, communities, and business organizations; represent the university with numerous Chambers of Commerce, North Texas Commission, and other business organizations
Vice President for Economic Development
Texas A&M University-CommerceVice President for Economic Development
Mar. 2019 - May. 2019Commerce, TX
Vice President for Economic Development
Texas A&M University-CommerceVice President for Economic Development
Mar. 2019 - May. 2019Commerce, TX
Secretary of the Board of Directors
The Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc.Secretary of the Board of Directors
Jun. 2018 - May. 2020New York, NY
Director, Economic Development
Boise State UniversityDirector, Economic Development
Oct. 2015 - Mar. 2019Boise, IDCreate and facilitate partnerships between Boise State University and private industry, communities, and other governmental agencies that enhance Boise State's research and contribution to the State of Idaho. Focus on workforce development as a key driver of Idaho's economy.
Counsel
Perkins CoieCounsel
Jan. 2014 - Oct. 2015Boise, IDI help companies achieve their goals by working with them in protecting intellectual property rights and critical assets in their transactions, as well as by advising them on the ever-changing world of information privacy and security. I specialize in health- and life science-focused companies, particularly those who are covered by HIPAA or whose products or services or covered under HITECH.
Director
The Junior LeagueDirector
Jun. 2013 - May. 2016
Chair of the Board
Junior League of BoiseChair of the Board
Jun. 2011 - May. 2012
Assistant to the Mayor for Economic Development
City of BoiseAssistant to the Mayor for Economic Development
Jun. 2008 - Dec. 2013
Of Counsel
Holland & Hart LLPOf Counsel
May. 2007 - Jan. 2008Attorney specializing in intellectual property and technology transactions, information security and telecommunications.
Deputy Attorney General
Idaho Public Utilties CommissionDeputy Attorney General
Oct. 2005 - May. 2007Attorney focused on advising Idaho Public Utilities Commission on legal and regulatory matters; remaining at the leading edge of utility and energy law policy decisions.
Partner
Lifetech Law GroupPartner
Dec. 2002 - Oct. 2005Providing legal counsel to clients ranging from start-ups to publicly held tech and biotech companies who are developing and providing excellent products and services, from software to cancer therapies.
Associate
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPAssociate
Mar. 2001 - Nov. 2002
Associate
Cooley LLPAssociate
Jan. 2000 - Mar. 2001
Associate
Graham & JamesAssociate
Mar. 1999 - Dec. 1999
Associate
Wood Smith Henning & BermanAssociate
Sep. 1997 - Mar. 1999

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