Bobbi Dodson serves in Human Resources at Western New Mexico University, leading the Department of Employee Services and Programs in support of the campus community. Her work focuses on strengthening organizational effectiveness through thoughtful program design and business process management methodologies that enhance efficiency, consistency, and service delivery across the University.
Bobbi is passionate about helping people be their best and is committed to creating meaningful, supportive experiences for all employees. She is proud to be part of the WNMU family and values contributing to a culture of growth and collaboration.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, gardening, crafting, and taking on home renovation projects.

Alex Hicks is the Assistant Director of Professional Development at WNMU. With prior experience working in Graduate Admissions, he is very passionate about the student experience. He strongly believes that every student’s initial interaction should serve to facilitate a sense of community and belonging. He also believes that every subsequent interaction should serve to reinforce that same sense of community and belonging. Alex received both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from WNMU. Throughout his experiences at WNMU, he has always found the environment to be highly engaging and supportive. He looks forward to the opportunity to work with faculty and staff in the Office of Professional Development to continue to cultivate an atmosphere of growth and success! Alex is an avid hiker and greatly enjoys spending his free time out in nature.