Meet the Team

Sara Maxson

Director/School Certifying Official
Phone: 806.743.7549
Email: Sara.Maxson@ttuhsc.edu 
Benefits email: Veteran&MilitaryServices@ttuhsc.edu 

Sara Maxson has been with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) since 2016, when she move to Lubbock after serving 6 years in the U.S. Navy. Sara is now the Director of Veteran & Military Services and performs the role of School Certifying Official (SCO), processing VA and Hazlewood benefits for military-connected student. She continuously seeks professional development to remain current on issues relevant to veterans and their families, especially those in higher education. She earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Technical Management and Master of Education in Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University. Sara loves spending her spare time with her family, golfing and swimming, and taking the dogs to the park.

Lori Sims

Specialist I
Email: Lori.Sims@ttuhsc.edu 
Phone: 806.743.2839

Lori Sims is a dedicated advocate for veterans and their families. With a deep commitment to supporting those who serve, she has spent years working to bridge the gap between military families and the resources they need. Lori understands the challenges of balancing family life with the demands of military life, and she strives to create stronger communities of support for military families both at home and abroad. Whether it's through mentoring, volunteer work, or policy advocacy, she is dedicated to making sure every veteran and military family feels supported and understood. Lori’s advocacy is rooted in her deep belief in the power of community and the importance of providing veterans and military families with the care, respect, and opportunities they deserve. Lori enjoys gardening, hiking, working out at the gym, and spending quality time with her family.