Marjorie Smith-Barrett

Bio Information

Marjorie Smith Barrett joined the University of North Texas in September 2024 to help lead and support the university’s strategic priorities and accelerate key presidential initiatives.

Prior to joining UNT, Marjorie worked at the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as its Associate Commissioner for Communications. In this role, Marjorie led a talented team that directed strategic marketing, communications, and product management efforts to support the design, development, promotion, and implementation of agency-wide programs, products, and initiatives.

Before the Coordinating Board, Marjorie served as Director of Communications and Marketing for Pedernales Electric Cooperative where she led a team in creating and executing strategic communications and marketing initiatives for the largest electric cooperative in the country. Marjorie previously served as Director of Integrated Communications at The University of Texas at Austin, and has held several other leadership roles within UT, including within the Office of the President, School of Law, and more.

A native Iowan, Marjorie has enjoyed the past 15 years in Texas where she met her husband and together, they have a daughter.

Education:

• B.A., Journalism & Mass Communication, Sociology at Iowa State University