Cindy Gallagher was originally hired in 2001 at Bay College as the Director of Admissions. She served in this role, as well as Executive Dean of Admissions Services, until 2015 when she decided to pursue a lifelong goal of being an entrepreneur and purchased her own business. Cindy returned to Bay College in August 2018 as the Dean of Business, Technology and Workforce Development before transitioning to the Vice President of Business, Technology, Allied Health and Workforce Development in the Fall of 2021. Effective July 1, 2024, Cindy has transitioned into the role of Vice President of Workforce Innovation and Strategic Partnerships to help advance Bay College's presence and engagement with local, regional and national communities. Cindy earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Bay College, a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with an emphasis on Marketing from Western Michigan University and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management Degree from The University of Phoenix.