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Purpose
The MSU Denver Community Cabinet is a body of local leaders and experts who champion the university as ambassadors and advocates while providing perspectives on community-based initiatives necessary to fulfill the MSU Denver mission. Through their action and insight, the Community Cabinet elevates MSU Denver as an anchor institution for academic excellence, community engagement and lasting social change.
The above stated mission was developed by CC members
Rowena Alegría
Communications Executive - City and County of Denver
Writer & Storyteller, Communications Expert, Community Engagement Specialist, MSU alumna
Rowena's professional webpage
Veronica Barela
Executive Director - Denver Metro Fair Housing Center
Community Leader and Advocate, Housing Expert, MSU Denver Alumna
Interview with Veronica Barela
Michelle Barnes
Executive Director - CO Department of Human Services
Human Services Leader, Expert in Nonproft, For Profit and Government Leadership
Michelle's Bio
Debbie Brown
President - Colorado Business Roundtable
Business Policy Expert, Communications Strategist, Business Founder
Debbie's Bio
Kyle Chism
Executive Director - Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce
External Affairs Strategist, Business Development Expert, Denver Advocate
Kyle's Bio
Alton Clark
Supervisor - Stout Street Foundation
Social Work Expert, MSU Denver Professor and Alumnus, Business Owner
Stout Street Foundation Staff Webpage
Mariana del Hierro
Executive Director - Re:Vision
Nonprofit Development Expert, Food Justice Advocate, Local Economy Development Strategist
Interview with Mariana
Alison Felix
Senior Policy Advisor - Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Economist Researcher and Expert, Policy Strategist
Alison's Bio
Kayla Garcia
CEO & President - Girls, Inc. Metro Denver
Community Partnership Expert, Nonprofit Leadership, Business/Philanthropy Strategist
Kayla'a Bio
Vicki Golich
Retired - MSU Denver Provost
Higher Education Expert, Academic Affairs Specialist
A Great Interview w/ Vicki
Don Haddad, Ed. D.
Superintendent - St. Vrain Valley School District
PK-12 Schooling Expert, Workforce Development Advocate, Economic Development Strategist
Don's Bio
Rob Ingle, M.S.
Life Coach - Misting Tree
Death Doula, Leadership Developer, Executive Coach, MSU Denver Retiree
Rob's Bio
Steve Katich
Senior Client Solutions and Government Relations Manager - JE Dunn Construction
Government Relations, Public Policy, Communications
Steve's Bio
Camila Lara
Program Officer - CO Health Foundation
Youth Well Being Specialist, Affordable Housing and Economic Opportunity Expert, MSU Denver Alumna
Camila's Bio
Richard Lewis
Founder & CEO - RTL Networks & RTL Foundation
Entrepreneur & Business Development Expert, Community Leader, Air Force Veteran
Rich's Bio
Julie Malek
Librarian - Denver Public Schools
Educator, Student Support Services, Denverite
Julie's Bio
C. Omar Montgomery
Director - Equity, Culture and Community Engagement at Cherry Creek Schools
Education Expert, NAACP Aurora President, Business Development Specialist
Omar's Bio
Jesse Ogas
Executive Director of Social Responsibility and Community Affairs - 9NEWS
Community Engagement Specialist, Community Leader, Nonprofit Leadership Expert
Jesse's Bio
Joe Rice
Director of Government Relations - Lockheed Martin
Army Veteran, MSU Denver Alumnus, Government Affairs Specialist
Joe's Bio
Edie Sonn
Senior Director of External Affairs - CO Beahavioral Healthcare Council
Public Health Expert, Community Engagement Professional, Policy Specialist
Edie's Bio
Dave Strousberg
Principal and Founder - Wills Simplified
Legal Expert, Adjunct Professor, MSU Denver Alumnus
Dave's Bio
Nathan Cadena
Chief Impact Officer - Denver Scholarship Foundation
Education Expert, Student Support and Scholarship Specialist, Denverite
Nate's Bio
Desta Taye-Channell
President/CEO - Florence Crittenton Services
Student Support Services Specialist, Education Advocate, Community Engagement Expert, Workforce Partner, Housing & Development Experience
Florence Crittenton Team PageFor inquiries and ideas, reach out to
Mike A. Ramsey, Director of External Affairs
p: 719.430.6025
