Red to Black Leadership Team

Meet our Staff

Catherine Komen - Director

Catherine Komen is a doctoral candidate at the School of Financial Planning at Texas Tech University. She earned her Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Central Missouri and her Master of Arts in Human Resource Development from Webster University. She holds a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing and Business Administration & Management, dual majors, from Daystar University in Nairobi, Kenya. She has over two decades of experience in the financial industry, with the last decade dedicated to training corporations in the importance of professionals’ understanding and mastering their personal finances.

In her free time, Catherine enjoys cooking, traveling to new destinations, and, most of all, spending time with her family.

Kami Jackson - Assistant Director

Kami joins Red to Black® with over two decades of experience as a leader in the non-profit and Health and Human Services industries. She oversees the program's Peer and Money Mentors. 

She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Texas Tech University and her master's in Education from Lubbock Christian University. Kami has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to program development and organizational advancement. 

In her free time, Kami enjoys cooking, decorating for holidays, and traveling with friends and family.

Shannon Davis - Assistant Director

Shannon brings over a decade of experience in financial aid and student support services. She liases closely with Student Financial Aid & Scholarships and Student Business Services in developing financial literacy resources to prepare students for college funding.  

After roles in the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships and as a Student Success Specialist in the College of Arts and Sciences, Shannon found a new home in April 2025 with Red to Black®. She is passionate about financial literacy and is dedicated to helping students and families make informed decisions about paying for college. 

Shannon earned her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Lubbock Christian University and her Master of Arts in Education, Leadership Studies from West Liberty University. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Ivanka Petrova - Assistant Director

Ivanka has over a decade of experience as an educator, including a high school counselor, supporting students and families with college, career, and financial readiness. She also provides one-on-one coaching focused on building financial confidence and navigating key life decisions. With Red to Black®, she leads financial well-being and literacy initiatives for graduate, online, and international students.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences Education with a minor in Personal Financial Planning from Texas Tech University and a Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Angelo State University.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, practicing yoga, traveling, and listening to podcasts.