After over two decades of dedicated service to The University of New Mexico (UNM), Melanie Sparks, assistant vice president of Campus Business Services for the VP Office of Institutional Support Services, will be retiring on Aug..
Carrie Mitchell
Carrie Mitchell’s career began at Kansas State University before becoming a Lobo in 2002 and joining the UNM Bookstores team as the book division manager, overseeing course materials and general books. It is the best combined group I have worked with in my career. They are ready to reach a new level. - Carrie Mitchell, UNM Bookstores director
Carrie Mitchell
“Back then we supported about 50 book events on campus,” Mitchell said. “I got the opportunity to meet so many wonderful authors like David Sedaris, Isabel Allende and Tony Hillerman.”
Throughout her 19-year career at UNM, Mitchell served as associate director and interim director before officially becoming the UNM Bookstores’ Director in 2015. For the last 6 years, Mitchell has led the UNM Bookstores team in its mission to support the success of students, faculty, staff and administration.