In Memory of
Dr. Patricia Benavides-Dominguez
1964 - 2026
Forever Remembered for Opening Doors and Changing Lives
Since 2005 Dr. Patricia Benavides-Dominguez served in various roles at Del Mar College, including most recently as Vice President for Student Affairs and previously as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Outreach and Enrollment Services, and Director of Early College Programs. Prior to joining Del Mar College, she worked at Coastal Bend College with its TRIO Programs (Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound) for 13 years.
Dr. Benavides-Dominguez's educational path expressed an intense focus on the skills and talents crucial to serving our student population. She held a doctorate of Educational Leadership from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, a Master of Science degree in Counseling from A&M-CC, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education/Teaching from George Mason University (Fairfax, VA).
Dr. Benavides-Dominguez served on numerous DMC committees, including the Freedom to Dream Committee, the SACSCOC Steering Committee for the College’s reaccreditation, the DMC Guided Pathways Committee, Developmental Education Council, QEP, SENDA, and the College’s Strategic Planning Committee.
She served off-campus as a member of the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) Board of Directors. Additionally, Dr. Benavides-Dominguez was a graduate of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce Leadership Corpus Christi LVX Program (Class 45) and the National Community College Hispanic Council Leadership Fellows Program (Class of 2018). She previously served on the Tuloso-Midway ISD Education Foundation and the Corpus Christi ISD Education Foundation.
Known for her warmth and unwavering support for students and community, Dr. Benavides-Dominguez exemplified the Del Mar College mission and vision. Fondly referred to as "PBD" by her colleagues, she approached the critical work of serving students with tenacity and a "can do" attitude. Both a technical practitioner and organizational leader, Dr. Benavides-Dominguez facilitated the design and execution of college-wide initiatives aimed at improving student success and persistence. She was passionate about her work serving students while never missing the opportunity to convey her pride and love for her family.
Donations will go toward the Dr. Patricia Benavides-Dominguez Scholarship for Del Mar College students.