Zulma R. Toro

Zulma R. Toro is an American engineer and academic administrator who has served as the president of Central Connecticut State University since January 2017.

[1] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from the University of Puerto Rico, followed by a Master of Science in industrial and operations engineering from the University of Michigan.

Toro then earned a Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering from Georgia Tech.

[3] Toro became the 13th President of Central Connecticut State University in January 2017, the first female and Latino to serve in the role.

[4] Toro succeeded John "Jack" W. Miller, who retired on September 19, 2016.