Melendy Lovett, senior vice president and president, Education Technology, Texas Instruments Incorporated Melendy Lovett is a senior vice president of Texas Instruments and president of the company’s worldwide Education Technology business, which focuses on market-leading educational technology to improve teaching and learning of math and science. Previously, Lovett was a vice president in the company’s human resources organization, where she was responsible for TI’s worldwide compensation and benefits programs. Lovett's background includes operational experience in software and professional services as well as extensive experience in information technology, accounting and human resources. Prior to joining TI, she was a senior manager with consulting firm Coopers & Lybrand. In that capacity, Lovett built a track record of bringing bottom-line value to her clients through strategic analysis and targeted implementations. She counseled business leaders in areas such as manufacturing, distribution, communications and publishing. In addition to her TI duties, Lovett has established and leads an initiative of TI women who are working to improve math and science education for girls in elementary through high school. Lovett holds a bachelor’s degree in management and management information systems from Texas A&M, and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Texas-Dallas. She is also a Certified Public Accountant.