Our People

Robert H. McDonald is Dean of University Libraries, Senior Vice Provost of Online and Extended Education, and Professor of Library Administration. He is responsible for leading the Boulder campus library system in fulfilling its mission to inspire learning, research, and discovery by connecting knowledge, information, and people. In his role as Senior Vice Provost of Online and Extended Education, Robert provides leadership and strategy for online education for the Boulder...

In her role as Assistant Vice Provost and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Technology and Student Success (ATSS), Elizabeth Romero Fuerte leads the teams that develop, deploy, and support technology in alignment with the goals of Academic Futures and in support of student success; this includes the centrally managed academic technologies, web portals, and the enterprise systems for student engagement and retention. She provides leadership in planning and policy related...

Karen is an economist, educator, and academic administrator with a demonstrated track record of creating successful online learning environments. In 2023, Karen was appointed as the Faculty Director for Undergraduate Online Learning at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she leads several major projects related to online learning. In addition to her role as Faculty Director, Karen serves as the Director of the Online Economics Program at the University of...

Randall received his PhD from the Department of English in December 2016. His dissertation identified religious, social, and political ramifications of representing the ineffable in twentieth and twenty-first century American literature. He has taught composition, nineteenth-century literature, contemporary literature, music, and film for CU Boulder, Irvine Valley Community College, and CCC Online, where he received the 2016 Excellence in Teaching award. As a PhD student, he earned competitive fellowships from...

Jenny is passionate about expanding access to quality higher education to anyone, anywhere. At CU Boulder, Jenny helps develop and grow the university’s scaled online course offerings and programs. Prior to joining CU Boulder, Jenny spent 12 years at Arizona State University (ASU), where she focused on advancing higher education pathway programs and scaled online initiatives, including the Starbucks College Achievement Plan and Universal Learner Courses (formerly ASU Earned Admission)...

Jennifer has a background in higher education, international education, and communications. She is passionate about learning new technologies to bridge cultures and improve student experiences. Jennifer holds an M.A. in International & Intercultural Communications from the University of Denver and a B.A. in East Asian Studies, Chinese, and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She has also served as an educational Peace Corps volunteer in the South Pacific...

Leá holds an MA in Art History with a concentration in Museum Studies from the University of Denver and a BA in Art History from The Colorado College. She has a background in higher education, museums, and archives. She is passionate about creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences and is particularly interested in accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL).

Dillon joined the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation in March 2022 as a Learning Experience Designer. He is committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive environments and interested in understanding how digital technologies influence education. Before joining ALI, Dillon worked at the University of California (UC), Riverside supporting the undergraduate physics instructional laboratories. He received a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Riverside and is completing an...

Kayla is passionate about revolutionizing educational experiences and access to information with technology. While getting her MA in Linguistics, she began searching out opportunities to combine the two. This led her to work with ALI, Coursera, and other educationally focused opportunities. Kayla has a background in teaching ESL and loves to take on projects that require using her Instructional Design and Learning Program Management background.

Feliz joined the ALI Office as a Learning Experience Designer to continue her passion of advocating for learners. This passion includes supporting educators to create transformative and accessible online learning experiences that are designed with learners (and their intersecting identities) at the center. Feliz holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication with minors in Student Affairs...

Gabriela joined the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation in August 2021 as Project Manager. She supports CU Boulder Online's goals of expanding course offerings as well as the reach of its programs nationally and internationally. Before joining the ALI team, Gabriela worked at the Boulder Institute of Microfinance for over 6 years organizing and executing global training events offered in Spanish, French, and English in a number of countries...

Grace joins the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation as a Media Design Specialist. She works with faculty partners and team members across the university to develop degree programs and produce high-quality video content for courses hosted on the Coursera platform. Prior to joining the ALI team, Grace received a B.A. in Journalism from CU Boulder. On the weekends, you can find Grace at the park with a book, skiing,...

Stacy began her career at CU in 2015 by joining the finance team at the Museum of Natural History. In 2021, she transitioned to the University Libraries & Office of Online and Extended Education as the Budget Officer. Stacy holds a B.S. from CU Boulder with a major in International Business & Finance. When she in not busy balancing the books, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets.

Jonel joined the Office of Academic and Learning Innovation in May 2022 as a Finance Manager. Before joining ALI, Jonel worked at the Campus Controller’s Office at CU Boulder in Technical Operations and Research Financial Services. Jonel holds an MBA from CU Boulder and is a Certified Management Accountant.

Chrissy joined the offices of ALI and Libraries in August 2022 as the Library Procurement and Data Processing Technician. She works in finance to support the financial needs of both departments. Before joining the University of Colorado Boulder, Chrissy worked in various avenues, including Recreation Management, Fire Rescue, and Real Estate. Chrissy holds a B.S. from the Metropolitan State University of Denver.

Jennifer currently serves as the Academic and Learning Innovation Program Assistant. She has assisted several different departments and leaders since joining CU Boulder in 2010. She is excited by ALI’s pursuit to provide fun and effective education to the broadest range of learners, believing this to be a meaningful contribution to future generations. Jennifer enjoys sunshine, comedy, good food, and fun people.