Sallie Sampsell Watson ’78, the General Presbyter for Mission Presbytery, was named a 2019 Distinguished Alumna of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary “in grateful recognition for distinguished service to the Church.” Sallie holds a Master of Divinity degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary, and an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Austin College. As the General Presbyter for Mission Presbytery, she serves 134 congregations in Texas, California, and Utah.