Amanda Johnson

  • (She/Her/Hers)
  • Associate Director of Recruitment
  • FIRST YEAR
Amanda Johnson

Hometown

Hudson, WI

Education

  • B.A. Communications, Valparaiso University
  • M.A. Digital Media, Valparaiso University

Bio

I grew up in Hudson, Wisconsin (located on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border). I fit the name "Cheesehead," as cheese is my favorite food. I also enjoy chips and salsa, grapes, and ice cream. During the fall, my favorite season, you can catch me at a football tailgate or volleyball match, driving around taking photos of the fall colors, and hiking around Colorado. If you want to explore Boulder, some of my favorite trains are the Wonderland Lake Loop, Lions Lair, and Boulder Canyon Trail.

Favorite Spot Around CU Campus

As a big sports fan, I'm at a lot of home CU games around/near campus. You might see me cheering on Ralphie, our real-life buffalo mascot, as she runs around Folsom Field before a football game or watching some intense competition at the CU Event Center, where our volleyball and basketball teams play. CU students are passionate about going above and beyond, and I enjoy cheering on our student-athletes as they go above and beyond in their sports.

Best Part About Your Job

Oh, that's a tough one. I've been working in admissions for 14 years. My favorite part is talking with students and families through the application process. The application process can be a bit daunting at times, so I like taking the opportunity to talk through the different sections and provide tips so students can put their best selves at the front of the application.

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