CNAIS Director Dr. Andy Cowell Concludes Term, Welcomes Dr. Leila Gómez as Interim Director

The upcoming Spring semester marks a significant transition for CNAIS, as Dr. Andy Cowell concludes his tenure as Director effective January 1. After years of dedicated service, Dr. Cowell leaves behind a legacy of transformative leadership, having strengthened CNAIS’s commitment to Indigenous scholarship, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

In his final remarks, Dr. Cowell reflected on the progress CNAIS has made during his directorship, emphasizing the collective efforts of the faculty, students, and community partners who have shaped the significant institutional shifts for Native and Indigenous peoples on CU Boulder campus. Read his full statement here.

Dr. Leila Gómez, Professor of Women and Gender Studies and current CNAIS Internal Advisory Board Member, will step into the role of interim director for the Spring semester. 

The CNAIS community extends its heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Cowell for his exemplary leadership!