Paulina Mihelich joined the NM State Athletic Department staff in May of 2022 as the Director of Athletic Equipment. Mihelich currently oversees the equipment needs for all 16 of NM State’s athletic programs.
Before her time in Las Cruces, Mihelich was in Des Moines, Iowa at Drake University, beginning in September of 2019. After beginning as the Assistant Equipment Manager who oversaw women’s basketball, women’s soccer, men’s soccer, softball, track & field, and golf, Mihelich was eventually elevated to the Head Equipment Manager in July of 2021.
Mihelich, an Illinois native, earned a pair of degrees from Southern Illinois University. As an undergraduate student, Mihelich served as a student manager for football in addition to being a student equipment manager.
Upon graduation, she was elevated to a graduate assistant position with the Salukis. While in her GA position, Mihelich worked with the football, softball, and golf programs.
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