12 Facts About Pamela Willeford

Pamela Willeford graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in English and Spanish.

Pamela Willeford became a public and private school teacher in Dallas, starting around the early 1970s.

Pamela Willeford began serving on the Board and the Executive Committee of the Texas Book Festival upon their creation in 1996, and as of 2003, had continued to without interruption.

Pamela Willeford worked on developing education policy and promoting community service in Texas.

Pamela Willeford was appointed to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in 1995, by Governor George W Bush.

Pamela Willeford served on the board for eight years, being promoted to chairwoman in 1998.

Pamela Willeford has been involved in numerous civic organizations, including The Helping Hand Home for Children, SafePlace Center for Battered Women, Trinity Episcopal School, The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum and the Junior League of Austin.

Pamela Willeford was awarded "Volunteer Extraordinaire" by the Junior League of Austin in 2002 and "Woman of Distinction" from the Girl Scouts Lone Star Council in 2003.

Pamela Willeford has served as Advisory Committee Chairman for The Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries and is currently its chairperson.

Pamela Willeford served until September 2006 and was succeeded by Peter R Coneway.

Pamela Willeford is a long-time Bush family friend, and she and her immediate family have given a total of $23,200 to Republicans during the 2000,2002, and 2004 election cycles.

Pamela Willeford is married to Dr George "Boots" Willeford III, an Austin physician.