About Devon
Devon Salvato serves as the University of New Haven's Executive Director of Corporate Partnerships & Better Than Ready, where she leads efforts to strengthen the University's relationships with industry and create strategic opportunities that connect employers, students, and academic resources.
Devon brings more than 20 years of leadership experience spanning business development, sales, workforce solutions, talent acquisition, client relationship management, and organizational growth. Throughout her career, she has partnered with business leaders across industries to address workforce challenges, develop talent strategies, drive business performance, and build lasting organizational partnerships.
Prior to joining the University, Devon held senior leadership positions in the staffing & workforce solutions industry, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales & Operations at StaffWorks, Inc. Her experience leading business development, operational strategy, client engagement, and workforce initiatives has given her a practical understanding of the evolving needs of employers and the critical role talent plays in business success.
At the University of New Haven, Devon is focused on advancing the Corporate Partnership Program, supporting the growth of the Elevation Center, and furthering the University's Better Than Ready commitment. Through collaboration with industry leaders, faculty, and students, she is working to create new pathways for experiential learning, workforce development, applied innovation, and meaningful employer engagement.
Devon's leadership philosophy is grounded in servant leadership, with an emphasis on collaboration, empowering others, building trust, and creating an environment where people can reach their full potential. She believes the future of higher education and workforce development depends on stronger connections between industry and academia, and that meaningful progress happens when organizations work together toward shared goals. Her approach is centered on creating opportunities, removing barriers, and building partnerships that deliver lasting value for employers, students, and the broader community.