Devlopment Day 2025

Dr. Mamta Motwani Accapadi is a mom first. She currently spends most of her time in a dance studio, or on the floor… figuring out high school AP assignments with her daughter, Saaya. She has been known to jump into spontaneous Bollywood dance choreography in public places much to the embarrassment of her daughter.

Mamta is a member of Huron Consulting, where she works as a Higher Education Consulting Director. Prior to this role, Mamta served in a variety of roles in higher education over the past 25 years. Most recently, she was the Vice Provost for University Life at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to that role, she was Vice President for Student Affairs at Rollins College. She has served as a leader and educator at Oregon State University, University of Houston, Schreiner University, and The University of Texas at Austin.

Mamta is recognized for her impact in higher education- particularly for her sustained leadership and focus on advancing social justice and equity issues for historically and systemically under-represented communities. In 2020, Mamta was recognized as one of the top 35 women leaders in higher education by Diverse Issues in Higher Education.

She attended The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in microbiology, as well as a master’s and Ph.D. in higher education administration.

Tabitha N. Walker, M.Ed. is a seasoned higher education professional with over 15 years of leadership experience, specializing in student development, crisis management, and accessibility. Currently serving as the Associate Director for Disability Services at Texas State University, Tabitha brings a deep commitment to holistic student engagement, advocacy, and inclusion.

Her career has spanned a variety of impactful roles—from fraternity and sorority life to academic success coaching—each reflecting her passion for fostering student growth through intentional programming, leadership development, and supportive supervision. She is also a dedicated educator, having taught University Seminar courses since 2014, guiding first-year students in academic confidence and career readiness.

An engaging and dynamic presenter, Tabitha has facilitated over two dozen presentations and workshops at the local, state, and national levels, including NASPA, TABPHE, and TACUSPA. Her recent talks cover topics such as leadership development,

Tabitha has been recognized with multiple accolades, including Staff Member of the Year, Champion of Student Success, and the Bobcat Preview Den Namesake Award. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Master of Education in College Student Personnel from the University of Southern Mississippi.