Christy Bickerstaff

Christy Bickerstaff serves as Administrative Manager for the School of Human Sciences and Design at Baylor University. In this role, she provides administrative and strategic support to departmental leadership, oversees daily operations, manages staff supervision and development, coordinates faculty hiring and course scheduling processes, and supports budget planning and financial reporting. She works closely with university and college partners to improve processes, ensure compliance, and foster effective communication across academic programs.

Ms. Bickerstaff brings more than a decade of experience in administration, operations, project management, and financial oversight. Prior to joining Baylor, she held progressively responsible roles with Independent Financial, where she managed procurement operations, supported executive leadership, led process improvement initiatives, and contributed to large-scale organizational and technology transitions. Her background also includes experience in educational administration with McKinney ISD, where she managed campus operations, budgeting, payroll, and staff leadership.

A Baylor University graduate, Bickerstaff earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. She is passionate about building strong workplace relationships, improving organizational effectiveness, and creating supportive environments that help faculty, staff, and students succeed.