Dr. Deana Sheppard is the Provost and Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Tyler Junior College. Prior to joining TJC, Dr. Sheppard served as the Vice President of Instruction at Lone Star College-CyFair. She has also served in other leadership roles at Lone Star College including Interim President, Vice President of College Centers, and Dean/Executive Director and Director of Employee Development at Brazosport College.