Mary Potts Email & Phone Number

Mary Potts is a Graduate Advisor at Abilene Christian University. Colleagues describe her as "Known for her patient communication and commitment to providing complete advising, Mary excels in maintaining open lines of communication and monitoring students who need additional support. Her decision-making skills shine in each interaction, and she ensures that students feel empowered to problem-solve and find solutions. Over the past year, Mary has made significant strides in her role, learning the ins and outs of the Marriage and Family Therapy program and effectively training other staff members on it. She has become the go-to person for MMFT information across departments and demonstrated exceptional growth in understanding ACU policies, procedures, and SOPs. Mary’s strengths lie in her patience, professional demeanor in high-stress situations, and ability to build rapport with new and inexperienced students. Her active listening skills and empathy, coupled with her independent work and informal leadership within the master’s space for MMFT advising, make her an invaluable asset to our team. I am confident that Mary’s continuous growth and dedication to excellence will lead her to exceed expectations in her role, and I am excited to see the positive impact she will continue to make in our department."