INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM August 28, 2023
TO: Pat Davis, President, City Council
FROM: Timothy M. Keller, Mayor
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Appointment of Dr. Samantha Sengel to the position of Chief Administrative Officer
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Pursuant to Section 4(d) of Article 5 of the City Charter, I am submitting for Council’s advice and consent the appointment of Dr. Samantha Sengel for the position of Chief Administrative Officer effective for transition purposes starting August 29,November XX, 2023.
Dr. Sengel has been an accomplished and visionary public servant in higher education administration for more than 25 years. She has served Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) for 22 years, currently as the Vice President for Workforce and Community Success. Prior to her time at CNM, Dr. Sengel worked in public healthcare and fundraising for UNM and UNM Hospital.
In her tenure at CNM, Dr. Sengel’s contributions have encompassed a diverse array of leadership positions, most notably serving as a vice president for more than 5 years and a member of the college’s Executive Team for more than 15 years. Throughout her tenure, she has exhibited an unwavering commitment to fostering growth, transformation, and inclusivity across various domains, including workforce development, community engagement, government relations, revenue diversification, enrollment strategy, communications, marketing, advancement, dual credit programs, recruitment, innovation, global education, and overarching operations.
In her current role as Vice President for Workforce and Community Success, Dr. Sengel has demonstrated expertise in shaping holistic strategies that bridge the gap between education, industry, and community. Her leadership has been instrumental in orchestrating comprehensive initiatives that foster employer engagement, empower students and graduates with real-world experiential learning opportunities, and facilitate strategic partnerships that contribute to the vitality of the local community. Notably, she has led the efforts of the CNM Film program’s co-location with the New Mexico Media Academy at the CABQ Railyards.
Beyond her dedicated service to CNM, Dr. Sengel is an active figure in central New Mexico's landscape of economic development and innovation, serving as a state Commissioner on the New Mexico Commission for Military Base Planning, and on the board of directors of the Kirtland Partnership Committee and CNM Foundation, Inc.
Dr. Sengel has received numerous accolades, including the Albuquerque Journal title of the 2019 New Mexico Woman in Business, Education Honoree, an Albuquerque Business First 2018 New Mexico Woman of Influence and 2020 Jennifer Riordan Woman of Influence in Community Impact.
Dr. Sengel's education is representative of her diverse expertise. She earned her doctorate with distinction in Educational Leadership from the University of New Mexico. Additionally, she holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Management.
I ask for your support in appointing this highly qualified individual to the position of Chief Administrative Officer.
APPOINTMENT OF DR. SAMANTHA SENGEL TO THE POSITION OF CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Approved: Approved as to Legal Form:
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Lawrence Rael Date Date
Chief Administrative Officer City Attorney
Recommended:
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