Paula Livingston

Dr. Paula Livingston currently serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Estrella Mountain Community College and provides collaborative visionary leadership and support to all academic and occupational/CTE divisions, programs and instructional services such as the Academic Success Center, the Center for Workforce and Experiential Learning and the EMCC Makerspace. She brings with her more than a decade of experience working in Higher Education and spanning across academic areas including a special focus on workforce initiatives, experiential learning opportunities for students, accreditation and compliance, and strategic planning. In addition to her leadership, Paula spends times connecting with students in the classroom as an adjunct faculty teaching Accounting Principles and General Business courses.

Dr. Livingston is a champion of the community college mission and strongly believes in the critical role community colleges play in supporting the economic vitality of the communities we serve. In her work, Dr. Livingston develops and fosters relationships with business/industry, education partners and community organizations to further EMCC’s mission of student success. Paula has collaborated with faculty in developing and expanding educational offerings to support the socio-economic mobility and educational advancement of students. Utilizing the principles of shared governance, Paula has worked across the college to promote teaching excellence, foster an environment of inclusivity and teamwork, and champion innovation. She has worked collaboratively with faculty and provided academic leadership to support strategic and sustainable growth for EMCC including the Microsoft Datacenter Academy and the development of the first 2-year Artificial Intelligence program in the United States. Additionally, Paula has been integral in garnering millions in grant funding and donations to support teaching and learning, student scholarships, and curriculum development and programming.

Paula holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership – Higher Education/Community College, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s of Science in Accounting.