Paula A. Kelleher, University of Houston System treasurer and UH alumnus, died recently from cancer.

“Paula was a devoted and committed professional whose principal aim was the advancement of the university through her impeccable work as a steward of public and private funds,” said John Rudley, vice chancellor for administration and finance. “She was loved, respected and admired by her many colleagues throughout the UH System, and she will be greatly missed.”

Kelleher began her UH System career as the assistant manager in accounts payable in 1985. Two years later, she accepted the senior financial planning analyst position in the Office of Budget and Planning. She was promoted to treasurer in 1991. Kelleher received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Trinity College in 1967 and a Master of Business Administration from UH in 1983. She co-authored seven publications and six extracts on biochemical processes in the retina.

Kelleher is survived by her husband, Richard D. Hinds; brother, Edward P. Kelleher Jr; and sisters Carol A. Kelleher and Agnes K. Griffin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Paula A. Kelleher Endowment for the M.D. Anderson Library at UH c/o PAKE Donor and Alumni Records P.O. Box 867, Houston, TX 77204-0867 or visit http://info.lib.uh.edu/dev/contact.html.

Francine Parker
fparker@central.uh.edu