Ulises Mendoza

Ulises joined Disability Services as the graduate assistant/flex coordinator in July 2019 and currently serves as the assistant director of special operations.

Education and experience

Ulises completed an associate's degree in science from Colorado Northwestern Community College. He also completed both a Bachelor of Arts in ethnic studies and humanities and a Master of Arts in higher education at the University of Colorado Boulder. During his time at CU Boulder, he has held various positions in Housing and Dining, academic advising, academic coaching and Disability Services. Ulises currently serves as the membership and finance chair for the Colorado-Wyoming Association on Higher Education and Disability (COWY AHEAD) regional affiliate.

Areas of interest

Ulises' areas of interest include advocacy, diversity, equity and inclusion, universal design, mental health, student and identity development, summer bridge programming, LGBTQ+ topics and international affairs. Outside the office, Ulises enjoys playing tennis and volleyball, painting, attending sporting events and concerts and traveling the world.