Ebony Furr
About Ebony Furr
Ebony Furr serves as the Director of Admissions at Merit America, a position she has held since 2022. With a diverse background that includes military service and various roles in admissions and operations, she has developed a strong foundation in leadership and management.
Current Role as Director of Admissions
Ebony Furr serves as the Director of Admissions at Merit America, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees the admissions process, ensuring that prospective students receive the necessary support and guidance. Her responsibilities include managing admissions strategies and leading a team to facilitate student enrollment. This position builds on her previous experience at Merit America, where she held various roles related to admissions.
Previous Experience at Merit America
Before becoming the Director of Admissions, Ebony Furr worked at Merit America in several capacities. She served as Senior Admissions Manager for four months in 2022, where she focused on enhancing the admissions process. Prior to that, she was the Admissions Manager from 2021 to 2022, and also worked as an Operations and Communications Associate from 2020 to 2021. Her diverse roles at Merit America contributed to her expertise in admissions and operations.
Military Background
Ebony Furr has a notable military background, having served in the US Army for over a decade. She worked as a Combat Medic from 2005 to 2008, gaining valuable medical and leadership skills. Additionally, she held the position of Training Officer (Engineer 12A) from 2015 to 2020, and served as a Drill Instructor from 2010 to 2012. Her experience as a Human Resources Specialist from 2008 to 2017 further developed her skills in personnel management and training.
Educational Qualifications
Ebony Furr holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Houston-Downtown, which she completed from 2020 to 2022. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Texas at Arlington, studying from 2011 to 2016. Earlier in her academic journey, she obtained an Associate of Science degree in Information Technology from Central Texas College, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. Her educational background supports her professional roles in admissions and management.