Presidential Fellow for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access
303-384-2237

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Education: 

Ph.D. Engineering Education – Utah State University

M.Ed. Science Education – Boston University

B.S. Mechanical Engineering – Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Responsibilities on Team: 

Kate leads the DEIA Team at Mines and collaborates across campus to help the university achieve its strategic goals around diversity, equity, inclusion and access, including the cultivation of a campus culture that promotes and celebrates inclusion and achievement and continued work to attract and retain both a diverse student body and employee community. 

Associate Director
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Education: 

BA Psychology – Michigan State University

MA Higher Education Student Affairs Leadership – Western Michigan University

Responsibilities on Team: 

Kelly leads initiatives that raise awareness and messaging for Mines DEIA. This includes the DEIA monthly digest, website and social media, and the annual Celebration of DEIA at Mines. Kelly helps secure, implement, evaluate and amplify new and existing programming that supports Mines DEIA focus areas. She is also responsible for managing DEIA annual awards and finances.

Program Manager- Research Analyst
303-273-3913

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Education: 

BA Astronomy/Planetary Science, Minor Mathematics – University of Colorado, Boulder

MS Geology/Geoscience Education Research – Purdue University

Responsibilities on Team:

Heather leads the data and evaluation efforts for Mines DEIA. This includes tracking DEIA-related metrics, writing DEIA technical reports, conducting surveys on DEIA topics, and working with units across campus on evaluating their DEIA goals. She is also responsible for contributing to sponsored research and grant-writing related to DEIA at Mines.

Administrative Coordinator
303-273-3707

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – University of Colorado

Responsibilities on Team:

Serena supports the administrative needs of DEIA initiatives.

Program Manager of Equity and Inclusion 

Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Education:

BA Psychology – University of Notre Dame 

MS Criminology and Criminal Justice – Arizona State University 

PhD Criminology and Criminal Justice – Arizona State University 

Responsibilities on Team:

Andrea focuses on providing direction and support for underrepresented and minoritized communities. This includes partnering with key campus partners and advising and evaluation of intersectional programming and practices to promote an inclusive and positive working and academic environment.