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Vision Teams


Vision teams engaged the campus community, facilitated discussions, and delivered the ideas that will be consolidated into the 2030 strategic plan. Each vision team focused on one of eight core themes.


'Empowered by Our Inclusive Excellence' Vision Team Members 

 

Co-Chairs:

  • John Ronquillo, School of Public Affairs
  • Antwan Jefferson, School of Education & Human Development

 

  • Cathy Bodine
    College of Engineering, Design and Computing 
  • Patrick Browne (In Memoriam)
    Veteran & Military Student Services
  • Anna Ramirez Crawford
    Office of Advancement and Staff Council Representative 
  • Christopher Hilton
    Public Health and Student Government Representative
  • Tania Hogan
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Boram Jeong
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Sruthi Kannan
    Student Government Association
  • Larry Kaptain
    College of Arts & Media
  • Sarah Kovoor-Misra
    Business School
  • Karey Krohnfeldt
    Office of Equity
  • Florie Montoya
    Human Resources
  • Charles Musiba
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Stephanie Puello
    CU Denver Graduate School 
  • James Speed
    Center for Identity and Inclusion 
  • Anthony Starke
    School of Public Affairs

'Lead in Student Success' Vision Team Members

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Barbara Seidl, School of Education & Human Development
  • Jaimie Carrington, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

 

  • Daniel Casillas
    Student Government Association
  • Gabriel Castano
    Strategic Enrollment Management
  • Anthony Fontana
    Lynx Central
  • Crystal Gasell
    Office of Information Technology
  • Kelly Hupfeld
    School of Public Affairs
  • Lisa Johanson
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Alana Jones
    Student Success
  • Natalie Keller
    College of Engineering, Design and Computing
  • Erika Larson
    Student Success
  • Emily Moroney
    Transfer Initiatives
  • Kelli Rapplean
    College of Arts & Media
  • James Speed
    Center for Identity and Inclusion
  • David Tracer
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Sonia Valencia
    TRIO Student Support Services and McNair
  • LoryAnn Varela
    Learning Resource Center
  • Margaret Wood
    Academic Achievement

'Educate for the Future' Vision Team Members

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Michael Rogers, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Rebecca Kantor (In Memoriam), School of Education & Human Development

 

  • Rich Allen
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Jorge Chavez
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Catherine Ebert-Gray
    Office of International Affairs
  • Matthew Gines
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • Mark Golkowski
    College of Engineering, Design and Computing
  • Dawn Gregg
    Business School
  • Lindsey Hamilton
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Nicole Harper
    School of Public Affairs
  • Nimol Hen
    Academic Advising
  • Marlinda Hines
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Cinthya Ippoliti
    Auraria Library
  • Lexie King
    Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
  • Sean McGowan
    College of Arts & Media
  • Sean Michael Morris
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Antoinette Sandoval
    School of Public Affairs
  • Rick Villarreal
    Career Services
  • Inge Wefes
    Graduate School

'Better the World through Research and Creative Work' Vision Team Members

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Keith Neeves, College of Engineering, Design and Computing
  • Marc Swackhamer, College of Architecture and Planning

 

  • Bob Damrauer
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Amy Gannon
    Office of Grants and Contracts
  • Storm Gloor
    College of Arts & Media
  • Erin Golden
    Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities
  • Todd Haggerty
    Budget Office
  • Diane Ladell
    Research Administration, CU Anschutz
  • Elizabeth Lee
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Chrisopher Phiel
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Samantha Sands
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Stephanie Santorico
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Diana Schaack
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Kelly See
    Business School
  • Kent Seidel
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Annicia Street
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • John Swallow
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Tarik Walker
    School of Medicine, CU Anschutz
  • Chris Yakacki
    College of Engineering, Design and Computing 

'Put Our People at the Center' Vision Team Members

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Michelle Larson-Krieg, Office of International Affairs
  • Joann Brennan, College of Arts & Media

 

  • Laurie Barnes
    Human Resources
  • Scott Bauer
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Sarah Buller
    Office of Strategic Impact
  • David Daley
    South Metro Fire Rescue
  • Leo Darnell
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • Mary Dodge
    Auraria Library
  • Sharon Grant
    Office of Information Technology
  • Christy Heaton
    First Year Experience
  • Christopher Hilton
    Public Health and Student Government Representative
  • Justin Jaramillo
    Financial Aid
  • Jesse Kuroiwa
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • Kristin Kushmider
    Division of Student Success
  • Jered Minter
    Office of Institutional Planning
  • Ariadna Ochoa Magallanes
    Student Success
  • Elizabeth Pugliano
    College of Arts & Media
  • Tina Schlichte
    Office of Advancement
  • Chad Shomura
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Karen Sobel
    Center for Faculty Development
  • Yang Wang
    College of Arts & Media

'The Art of Innovation and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship' Vision Team Members

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Mark Rabideau, College of Arts & Media
  • Madhavan Parthasarathy, Business School

 

  • Joel Appel
    Launch Pad Ventures
  • Michelle Carpenter
    College of Arts & Media
  • Sarah Engel
    Business School
  • Shannon Hagerman
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Julee Herdt
    College of Architecture & Planning
  • Brad Hinson
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Andy Liakos
    Student Success
  • David Lowry
    Office of Information Technology
  • Shira Moffatt
    Office of Advancement
  • Kim Mueller
    CU Innovations
  • Robin Shandas
    College of Engineering, Design and Computing
  • Danielle Varda
    School of Public Affairs 
  • Shelby Welbaum
    Business School

'Transform through Partnerships' Vision Team Members

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Chris Puckett, University Counsel
  • Lisa VanRaemdonck, School of Public Affairs

 

  • Taylor Broderick
    University Communications
  • Rachel Brown
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • Steve Del Castillo
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Gregory Gibson
    Facilities
  • Marci Grant
    Office of Advancement
  • Laura Hager
    Strategic Enrollment Management
  • Clay Harmon
    Office of International Affairs
  • Kristen Kang Salsbury
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Sarah Kelsey
    Business School
  • Rebecca Martinez
    Career Center
  • Julie O'Brian
    School of Education & Human Development
  • Zack Strober
    University Events
  • Keith Teeter
    Auraria Library
  • Cecilia Wu
    College of Arts & Media
  • Jessi Zemetra
    CityCenter

'Leverage Our Place' Vision Team Members

 

Co-Chairs:

  • Nan Ellin, College of Architecture and Planning
  • Tobin Bliss, Fiscal Planning

 

  • Joey Carrasquillo
    Anderson Mason Dale Architects
  • Alice Crogan
    College of Arts & Media
  • Gabriela De Robles
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Eugene Howard
    City of Denver
  • Kelly Mason
    University Events
  • Lori Pace
    Real Estate Developer
  • Ken Schroeppel
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • Esther Sullivan
    College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Will Swann
    School of Public Affairs
  • Meg Touborg
    Office of Advancement
  • Austin Troy
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • Cary Weatherford
    Office of Institutional Planning

Strategic Plan Leadership Team

 

  • Kristin Wood, PhD
    College of Engineering, Design & Computing
  • Lauren Herbert
    InWorks Innovation Initiative
  • Dan Griner 
    InWorks Innovation Initiative
  • Katherine Goodman
    InWorks Innovation Initiative
  • Monika Wittg
    InWorks Innovation Initiative
  • Dan Jensen, PhD
    College of Engineering, Design & Computing
  • Arianne Collopy, PhD
    College of Engineering, Design & Computing
  • Brandon Vargas 
    Comcast Media and Technology Center
  • Alejandro De Jesus
    Comcast Media and Technology Center
  • Kelsie Faulds
    Comcast Media and Technology Center

Strategic Planning Research Assistants/Co-Facilitators 

 

  • Afu Xing Vue
    College of Engineering, Design & Computing
  • Andrew Walla
    CU Denver InWorks Community Collaborator
  • Brian Jaimie Barbosa 
    CU Denver Student Assistant
  • Chilli Kellaway 
    College of Arts and Media
  • Gus Williams
    College of Arts and Media
  • Ishea Lee
    College of Arts and Media
  • JT Wright
    College of Arts and Media
  • Kit Hardin
    College of Arts and Media
  • Ryan Breuer
    College of Arts and Media
  • Ryan Buxton
    College of Engineering, Design and Computing
  • Saeed Amirchaghmaghi
    College of Architecture and Planning
  • Sarah Buller
    Office of Strategic Impact
  • Stephanie Chesler
    College of Arts and Media
  • Tammy Dinnh
    College of Art and Media
  • Keely Elliot
    College of Engineering, Design and Planning

Project Team

 

  • Anne Button
    Office of the Chancellor
  • Taylor Broderick
    University Communications
  • Mark Karger
    Office of Information Technology
  • Mitch Morecraft
    Office of the Chancellor
  • Jennifer Sobanet
    Administration Strategy
  • Marie Williams
    University Communications
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