The Pennsylvania Small Business Development Centers, a statewide economic development organization with its lead office at Kutztown University, has named Sarah Mailloux as its new state director.
Mailloux returns to Kutztown University after serving as the development centers’ associate state director for nearly two years, followed by two years as the current associate state director of the Delaware Small Business Development Center.
In the associate state director positions, she served as the executive project leader to implement each network’s strategic plan, ensuring high performance and quality program delivery, the organization said in press release.
Mailloux also spent two years as a program manager within the organization at Temple University. Prior to her tenure with the network, she worked in wealth management, accounting and licensing.
“I’m excited to welcome Sarah back to the PASBDC lead office,” Anne Carroll, dean of the Kutztown University College of Business, said in the release. “With her extensive leadership experience, as well as her deep understanding of accreditation through America’s SBDC, she’s well-equipped to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities facing our network.”
A three-time University of Delaware alumna, Mailloux holds a Bachelor of Arts in international relations, a Master of Science in international business and a Master of Business Administration in entrepreneurship.
She has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Delaware Lerner College of Business and received a Most Valuable Professor Award in 2024 for teaching excellence.
“I am honored to serve the PASBDC network as its state director,” Mailloux said. “This network is unique in its passion, energy and impact on small businesses across the state. I hope to contribute to the continued success and see the network reach new heights.”
Mailloux begins her role Aug. 11.
The Pennsylvania SBDC is a statewide economic development organization that provides consulting services and business training to entrepreneurs looking to start or grow their small business.
Consultants work with entrepreneurs in confidential, one-on-one sessions to help them test new business propositions, shape business plans and investigate funding opportunities.
The state director oversees the entire network, which spans more than 150 staffers across 15 universities and has approximately a $10 million budget.