Meet Our Team

Chalese Connors, CEPF®

Director
Brackenridge Hall G05
(940) 898-3511
cconnors@twu.edu

Chalese became the director of TWU’s Student Financial Literacy initiative on January 2, 2020. She proposed the creation of the Student Money Management Center, which launched on August 16, 2021, and serves students in the TWU University System in Denton, Dallas, and Houston. Chalese, a certified educator in personal finance, is on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Collegiate Financial Education Professionals and is a member of the Higher Education Financial Wellness Alliance. A native Texan and graduate of Southern Methodist University, she enjoys thrifting, watching soccer, and spending time with her family. With a strong commitment to financial wellness and student success, she and her dedicated team lead initiatives that empower students to make informed financial decisions, build lifelong money skills, and reduce financial stress through education and support.

Gabrielle Pringle-Onwunaka, M.Ed., CPFC®

Assistant Director
Brackenridge Hall G02
(940) 898-4053
gpringle@twu.edu

An Alabama native, Gabby earned her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Montevallo in 2015. She went on to earn her M.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of North Texas in 2018. While at UNT, Gabby served as the graduate assistant in their Student Money Management Center for one year. She has given financial presentations and provided one-on-one budgeting sessions as an AmeriCorps member, Bibb County Career Academy’s Career and Technical Coach, and as the founder of The Budgeting Boss. Gabby is thrilled to bring her talents to Texas Woman’s University.

Kamrin Penny, CEPF®

Student Financial Resolution Coordinator
Brackenridge Hall G03
(940) 898-3426
kpenny1@twu.edu

Kamrin supports students through one-on-one guidance, financial outreach, and compassionate problem-solving within TWU’s Student Money Management Center. She brings experience from the University of North Texas, where she served as Assistant Director of the Student Money Management Center, as well as from her work in the mental health nonprofit space. With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and certification as a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF®), Kamrin focuses on creating a welcoming environment where students feel empowered to navigate their financial lives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends — especially over a good board game.