Wendy Lubin, MS, CPhT, began her career as a certified pharmacy technician at Safeway Pharmacy during her undergraduate studies. She earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in psychology from the University of Colorado at Denver. Seeking to expand her expertise in institutional pharmacy, Wendy transitioned to Denver Health Medical Center and later to Sky Ridge Medical Center, where she worked as a pharmacy technician operating room specialist.
Driven to share the knowledge she gained throughout her career, Wendy applied to the Pharmacy Technician program at Front Range Community College. While serving as the program director, she earned a master’s degree in teaching and learning with a concentration in organizational change management from Colorado State University.
Following her master's degree, Wendy became the Allied Health Department Chair at Front Range Community College. In this role, she led the successful creation of a pharmacy technician apprenticeship program in partnership with Centura Health, aligning the curriculum between Centura Health and Front Range Community College to address workforce needs. Her work has contributed to the training and certification of skilled pharmacy technicians, bridging the gap between education and employment in healthcare.
Wendy is now the Academic Dean at Red Rocks Community College, overseeing a diverse range of programs, including Emergency Medical Services, Fire Science Technology, Law Enforcement, Outdoor Education, the Social Sciences departments, and the College Gateway Program. Her leadership is centered on collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on student success and equitable outcomes.
In addition to her academic leadership, Wendy is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She serves as the Chair for the Hispanic Serving Institution Task Force at Red Rocks Community College, is fluent in both English and Spanish, and is an active member of the Colorado Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Wendy is also pursuing a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from Maryville University.
Her passion for education and her dedication to creating pathways for underserved students continue to define her career as she works to promote academic excellence and inclusive opportunities for all.
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