Dr. Margarida C. Baganha is the Director of University Services at Bridgewater State University (2002-present). Prior to this position, she held several continuing evolving positions at the University including Staff Associate, Staff Assistant and Administrative Assistant in Administration and Finance, Personnel Recruiter in Human Resources and Administrative Assistant in the Office of the President (1985-2002). In her current role, Dr. Baganha leads several departments within University Services, including: Mail Services; Parking Services and Connect Card; and University Printing Center. Dr. Baganha also oversees several multi-million dollar agreements, including: Dining Services; Dunkin Donuts; Starbucks; Bookstore; snack and beverage vending; Copy/Print Management; and Connect Card Off-campus Program.
Dr. Baganha serves on the Bridgewater State University Alumni Association Board of Directors; Chairs the Awards Committee and is a member of the Community Service Committee.
Dr. Baganha is a member of the Rotary Club of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. As a Rotarian, she volunteers and participates on a number of activities, including serving meals at a homeless shelter; the Million Dollar Meal; the Rotary Foundation Dinner; and Polar Plunge Fundraiser.
Dr. Baganha is a freelance writer for the Praca (Town Square) Magazine (March 2017-present), which is distributed in large Portuguese communities in the United States, Canada and Bermuda as well as the Azores and Portugal.
Dr. Baganha earned a Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership at Johnson and Wales University in May, 2017. She holds a Master of Education in Management Science (2007) and a Bachelor of Science in Management Science (2002) from Bridgewater State University.
Dr. Baganha resides in Raynham, MA and has one daughter. She enjoys spending time with her extended family, reading, and traveling in the United States and around the world.