Connie O’Neill
3841 Wentwood Drive
Dallas, Texas 75225
(214) 691-8150
[email protected]
Religious Affiliation: Judaism
Original Date of Service: 2007-2009; 2012Place of Birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Present Residence: Dallas, Texas
Connie O’Neill is a Dallas civic and philanthropic leader. She received a Bachelor of
Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University. For nine years following
graduation, she was a CPA with Ernst & Young.
Currently, Mrs. O’Neill’s civic activities include membership in various civic and
charitable organizations including serving as a member of the Children’s Medical Center
Foundation; the Susan G. Komen Foundation; the Highland Park Education Foundation; La
Fiesta de las Seis Banderas; Highland Park Independent School District; the Crystal Charity Ball;
Dallas Women’s Club; Marianne Scruggs Garden Club; St. Mark’s Parents’ Association; Junior
League of Dallas; the Presbyterian Hospital Foundation of Dallas; Chi Omega; and the including
membership on the Foundation’s Executive Committee; the Audit Committee; Finance
Committee; nominating committee; and the National Charity League.
Mrs. O’Neill became ex officio member of the SMU Board of Trustees in 2007 in
conjunction with her position as President of the SMU Alumni Association. In 2012 she was
elected Trustee and currently serves on the Academic Policy, Planning and Management,
Buildings & Grounds, and the Development & External Affairs Committees. She is steering
committee co-chair for the Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human
Development and member of the Executive Committee of the Cox School of Business.
Mrs. O’Neill and her husband, Chris, reside in Dallas.