Casilda Clarich

Director, Financial Shared Services and Contracts and Procurement - Office of the Controller The University of Texas System

With over 30 years of experience in both the private and public sector, Casilda (Casi) Clarich professional career began in the private sector, where she worked for two Fortune 500 Companies followed by working in state government and higher education. Today, Casilda (Casi) Clarich is a director of two Centers of Excellence at the University of Texas System in Austin, Texas. The University of Texas System is a $20 billion global entity focusing on higher education for 13 institutions across the state of Texas: eight higher educational institutions (including the University of Texas at Austin) and five health institutions (including Dell Medical School). Leading Financial Shared Services, Casilda (Casi) Clarich is responsible for managing the financial and operational support for The University of Texas System Administration, including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, Employee Travel Reimbursements, Records Compliance, Internal and External Audits, and Inventory Asset Management. Leading Contracts and Procurement, Casilda (Casi) Clarich supports the procurement and contracting processes for goods and services that sustain, foster, and support the educational, research and health care missions while maintaining the most efficient operations and adhering to the requirements of university, state, and federal laws, rules, and procedures. With a passion for individual and organizational development, Casilda (Casi) Clarich has created and initiated several models to help with change management, professional development, and organizational leadership. In addition, Casilda (Casi) Clarich steadfastly serves her community in various capacities working in education and entrepreneurial advocacy by serving on multiple boards and advisory panels. A gifted communicator, Casilda (Casi) Clarich works with the highest of integrity, maintaining professionalism throughout her interactions with a strategic leadership style and servant leader approach of empathy and collaboration. Graduating from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s degree in business administration in marketing, Casilda (Casi) Clarich holds an Executive master’s degree in business administration from Baylor University and is currently in the doctoral program for Executives in Higher Education Leadership at the University of Texas at Austin. Her greatest accomplishment has been ensuring her three children obtain a college education.