Dr. Kontak serves as Assistant Dean for Curricular and Academic Affairs. She provides support for program development and approval processes, curriculum design and maintenance, program assessment, and is committed to developing and maintaining transfer pathways, articulation agreements, and industry partnerships. Her role includes oversight of various student services, including Undergraduate Academic Advising and Career and Engagement. Dr. Kontak has been a professional at the University of Arizona for nearly 20 years, primarily as an academic administrator.