Dr. Pritchard joined the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services in May 2023 as Director of Workforce Development and Strategic Initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of the state’s public workforce and oversee projects of importance to the Commissioner of DAS. Prior to joining DAS, Dr. Pritchard served as the Chief of Staff, Chief Operating Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer with the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system (CSCU) directing key functions within the System Office and strategic external partnerships, in collaboration with the executive team and leadership of the 17 CSCU institutions. Dr. Pritchard’s began her career at the CT Women’s Education and Legal Fund where she focused on research and evaluation, advocacy, model program development, training, and technical assistance related to workforce development.