Carol Vargas
About Carol Vargas
Carol Vargas serves as the Director of Industry Relations at the American Society of Civil Engineers, where she has worked since 2006. She holds multiple degrees, including a BA in Visual Arts, an MFA, and an MS in Management, and has extensive experience in program development and stakeholder engagement.
Work at American Society of Civil Engineers
Carol Vargas has served as the Director of Industry Relations at the American Society of Civil Engineers since 2006. In this role, she focuses on building relationships with industry stakeholders and enhancing the value of programs offered by the organization. Her work involves strategic engagement to align initiatives with the mission of the society, ensuring that they meet the needs of both members and clients.
Education and Expertise
Carol Vargas holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts from Goucher College, which she completed from 1975 to 1979. She also earned a Master of Fine Arts from Pratt Institute between 1986 and 1989. Additionally, she obtained a Master’s Certificate from New School University in 1994 and a Master of Science in Management from Polytechnic University, completed in 1995. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing innovation programs and advocating for government members.
Background
Before her current position, Carol Vargas held several roles in higher education. She worked as the Assistant Director of Student Activities at Pratt Institute from 1984 to 1988. Following that, she served as the Assistant Dean of Students at The Polytechnic Institute of New York University from 1989 to 1994. She then transitioned to Queens College, where she was the Assistant Provost and Director of Academic Advising from 1994 to 1996. These positions provided her with a strong foundation in academic administration and student engagement.
Achievements
Carol Vargas specializes in developing revenue-generating programs that provide value to stakeholders and clients. She has successfully created programs that align with the missions and values of both academic and non-profit sectors. Her strategic engagement with stakeholders has led to the implementation of initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and member satisfaction.