Dr. Lindsay R. Davis

Dr. Lindsay Davis is the Director of B.B.A. Admission in the Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University. Previously, she has served as the Deputy Director of Leadership and Programming at the George W. Bush Institute and the Assistant Dean for Scholars Programs at SMU, where she was responsible for managing the Hunt Leadership Scholars and President’s Scholars programs. 

Dr. Davis is an SMU alumna twice over, having earned an M.Ed. in Education Policy & Leadership and an Ed.D. in Higher Education. She attended TCU as an undergraduate student, where she received a B.B.A. in Entrepreneurial Management and a B.A. in Theatre.

Outside of work, Dr. Davis has a passion for giving back to the Dallas community. She served as the 2025 – 2026 Junior League of Dallas President, and currently sits on the auxiliary boards of Community Partners of Dallas and Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support. She is also a proud member of the Leadership Dallas Class of 2025. Dr. Davis was recognized on the 2024 Association of Junior Leagues International’s 40 Under 40 list for her service and her professional accomplishments.

Expertise & Guidance on Choosing The Right School

In an interview with Higher Education Digest®, Dr. Davis shares why the best admission conversations begin with listening, how students can identify their best fit and why a university's connection to its surrounding city is key to shaping the college experience. Read more from the article with Dr. Davis.