B.A. Mass Communication – Electronic Media

For more than 14 years, Carrie Angell Hurt has served as president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Inc. of Austin (BBB). Under her leadership, the organization serving the heart of Texasnow supports over 17,000 accredited businesses in 105 counties across Texas.It has won multiple awards and has been recognized as a national leader in theBBB community. It has been named a top workplace by the Austin American Statesman, as well as a Top 50 best nonprofits. BBB Cares is a program developed under Hurt’s leadership that issues staff paid time off annually to give back to their communities. Known for her honesty, integrity, professionalism, and work ethic, she was appointed to the Council of Better Business Bureaus Board of Directors in 2018. She is a recipient of the Texas State Alumni Acheivement Award, a member of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication’s Advisory Council and has been a presenter for the Texas State Leadership Capstone Program. Hurt is a Rotarian and a member of the American Society of Association Executives. She also supports Chi Omega, the Strutters, and Stelos Alliance.