Dr. Amber Burdge was named Deputy AD for Strategic Initiatives and Leadership, SWA, and Deputy Title IX Coordinator in August 2024 after serving as Sr. Associate AD and SWA since December 2022. Dr. Burdge brought exceptional leadership and a student-first mindset to the department.
Since joining, Dr. Burdge has spearheaded our strategic response to hazing prevention and forged a critical partnership with Student Life to enhance the student-athlete experience. She introduced several innovative programs, including the Captain's Club student-athlete leadership program, Assistant Coach Leadership Training, and the Debora Scott Women's Empowerment Dinner, where women student-athletes are paired with local women mentors.
Before NM State, Dr. Burdge was the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Success Services at Louisiana Tech University for eight years, overseeing significant academic improvement and community service initiatives. She also served as the Athletic Director for Neosho County Community College, where she oversaw 16 sports programs that won six national titles and produced 36 NJCAA All-American accolades and honors. Her experience includes leadership roles at Stephen F. Austin and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, with a strong focus on academic and leadership development.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Health and a Master of Science in Counseling and Student Personnel in 2004 from Oklahoma State before she earned a Doctorate of Education in 2020 at Louisiana Tech. Her continued dedication to student-athlete success makes her an invaluable member of the NM State Athletics executive team.
