Barbara Dunlap
About Barbara Dunlap
Barbara Dunlap serves as the Transmission Coop & Internship | University Relations Coordinator at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2017. She focuses on promoting STEM education in underrepresented communities and managing the coop and internship program's budget.
Work at American Electric Power
Barbara Dunlap has been employed at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2006, currently holding the position of Transmission Coop & Internship | University Relations Coordinator. In this role, she develops and implements projects aimed at promoting STEM education in underrepresented communities. She oversees the budget for the coop and internship program, ensuring effective allocation of resources. Additionally, she initiates and plans campus visit activities to showcase AEP's initiatives at the collegiate level. Her work focuses on attracting and retaining a diverse talent pool through community engagement.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Dunlap earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Organizational Leadership from Franklin University, completing her studies from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, she studied Civil Engineering at the University of Toledo, where she achieved a degree in Construction Engineering from 1999 to 2004. Her educational background supports her expertise in engineering and leadership, which she applies in her current role at AEP.
Background
Before her current position, Barbara Dunlap worked as an Engineer at AEP Energy for 11 months in 2014. She also gained experience as an Engineer at Hull & Associates, Inc from 2004 to 2006. This diverse engineering background contributes to her understanding of technical and operational aspects within the energy sector.
Community Engagement and Partnerships
Barbara Dunlap actively participates in community activities and events to support efforts in attracting and retaining a diverse talent pool. She fosters partnerships with academic associations such as the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), and the Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers (SASE). These collaborations enhance university relations and promote diversity in the engineering field.