Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives

Education

PhD Industrial Engineering, New Mexico State University

MA Economics, New Mexico State University

BA Biology, New Mexico State University

Biography

Patricia Sullivan, PhD serves as Associate Dean for Outreach and Recruitment in the College of Engineering.  As Associate Dean, she leads the College’s undergraduate recruiting efforts and statewide engineering extension programs focused on STEM outreach, technical business assistance, and professional development for business/industry professionals. She has extensive ties with industry organizations across NM and the Western states, including serving a Commissioner on the Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education.  Her academic background is in energy policy, renewable energy integration, and workforce development.  She also has extensive experience in advancing STEM educational opportunities for under-represented populations.

Email: patsulli@nmsu.edu