Gunnar Rawlings

Gunnar Rawlings is an experienced educational and business development professional currently serving as Vice President of the Corporate Work Study Program and Strategic Initiatives at Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep since January 2023. Prior to this role, Gunnar held positions in business development with DPR Construction and Suffolk Construction, where responsibilities included government affairs and business strategy. As Executive Director of the Corporate Work Study Program at Cristo Rey Dallas from June 2014 to November 2017, Gunnar oversaw corporate recruitment and daily operations, contributing to the school’s mission of providing a college preparatory education to economically disadvantaged students. Gunnar's earlier experience includes conducting a feasibility study for Cristo Rey Dallas and teaching English at Bishop Machebeuf High School. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in English from Boston College and a Master of Education from the University of Notre Dame.