Executive Summary
Dr. Alicia Iñiguez is a high-impact educational leader dedicated to the transformative power of education as a primary driver of leadership, cultural capital, and social mobility. With a career spanning over 20 years across the higher education and non-profit sectors, she specializes in creating data-driven systems that dismantle barriers to access for underrepresented and first-generation student populations.
Strategic Leadership & Institutional Impact
Currently serving as the Assistant Vice President of Outreach at Arizona State University, Dr. Iñiguez leads the strategic development of the School Support Pipeline Model, creating seamless transitions for K-12 communities into higher education. She oversees an expansive portfolio including:
- Outreach Experiences & Summer Camps: Driving student engagement and campus affinity.
- Specialized Initiatives: Leading the Office of American Indian Initiatives, K-12 Family Programs, and Community Organization partnerships.
- Data Strategy: Targeting application, admission, and enrollment strategies to ensure a diverse and representative student body at ASU.
Advocacy for Equity and Access
Dr. Iñiguez’s professional philosophy is rooted in the belief that a successful education system must prioritize equity and access. Her career is marked by a consistent record of building pipelines for underserved communities:
- Arizona State University: Served as the Doran Scholars Program Coordinator, an Outreach Specialist for Access ASU and built the Future Sun Devil Family college preparation program.
- Wonderful (Paramount) Education Programs: Directed outreach and scholarship initiatives focused on supporting first-generation students in their transition to higher education.
- California State University, Bakersfield: Cultivated a thriving pipeline for community college transfer students and led the operationalization of "The University Promise" program for the Kern High School District.
- Cummings Graduate Institute: Directed Continuing Education and Partnerships, leading strategic development for behavioral health workforce training.
Community Engagement & Professional Service
A recognized leader beyond the university, Dr. Iñiguez is a graduate of Valley Leadership (Catalyze Class 2), an experience that reinforces her dedication to mobilizing leaders to address Arizona's most pressing social issues. She is also currently an Arizona Leads Change Maker Fellow, where she continues to deepen her understanding of the state's public education landscape and strengthen her ability to drive systemic change.
Education & Expertise
Dr. Iñiguez holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from California State University, Fresno. Her doctoral research examined the self-efficacy of first-generation Latino/a high school students participating in a college preparation program.