Deborah Sullivan-Trainor

Deborah Sullivan-Trainor is an experienced higher education professional with a focus on academic administration and research. As a Senior Affiliate at Credo since March 2019, Deborah collaborates with higher education institutions to enhance program prioritization and academic efficiencies. At Bethel University, where Deborah has worked since August 1999 in various leadership roles, Deborah established the Office of Sponsored Research and Projects, guiding the university in securing federal and state grants. Additional roles include overseeing the College of Arts and Sciences as Associate Provost, managing academic advising and faculty development as Associate Dean, and chairing the Modern World Languages department. Deborah's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in French from UC Irvine and both an MA and BA in French from Texas Tech University.