Members of the GOLD Board during their Fall 2019 meeting.
The Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Board enhances the relationship between the College of Engineering and Applied Science and its recent graduates in a way that encourages alumni to maintain their close connections with the college and university at large, while simultaneously adding value to the reputation and contributions of the college. The board currently has three sub-committees including student engagement, recent alumni engagement, and philanthropy.
Interested in learning more about the GOLD Board? Contact Cameron Deverel-Rico, program manager for alumni engagement, at cameron.deverelrico@colorado.edu.
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Board Members
R&D Mechanical Engineer | HP
Current city: Fort Collins, Colorado
Hobbies: Snowboarding, tennis, reading, & weightlifting
I joined the board because I want to assist engineering students in developing the professional skills and strategies necessary to land great jobs and internships.
Associate Product Manager | Sovos
Current city: Boulder, CO
Hobbies: I love skiing, hiking, camping, and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer!
I joined the GOLD Board to get involved in the CU community again, to learn about - and work on- increasing alumni engagement, and to grow my professional skills.
Enterprise Account Executive | Highspot, Inc.
Current city: New York City, New York
Hobbies: Photography, skiing, distance running, travel, cycling
My mechanical engineering degree opened up doors for me post-graduation that I never would have thought about. As an undergraduate who wasn't near the top of the class and was unsure about a future as an engineer, I took an unconventional route and joined the GOLD Board in hopes of translating the success I've found to help inspire and support those students who may not know what the future holds. Additionally, the GOLD Board provides me with the opportunity to get back involved with the University and College that I am proud to represent and help mentor the future generations of Engineering Buffs who are going to go on to do great things.
Engineer II | APECS Inc.
My job: I work as a consultant at a biofuels startup company and a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. I support design and engineering on various capital improvement projects throughout conceptual design, detailed design and implementation phases.
Current city: Boulder, CO
Hobbies: Snowboarding, yoga and travel
Why I became a GOLD Board member: The CU Boulder engineering program was a positive and impactful experience for me. Between the different classes, student groups and workshops I was able to gain useful workplace skills while building strong relationships with my peers. I am excited about the opportunity to be on the GOLD Board so that I can engage with the soon to be engineers in training and share the knowledge I have acquired thus far from my professional career.
Senior Mechanical Engineer | Syncroness
Current city: Boulder, CO
Hobbies: Yoga, hiking, backpacking, reading historical fiction and scifi
My time as a student at CU was such a positive formative experience that, since graduating, I've wanted to stay connected to the engineering community. I've done so through various outlets like teaching Sr Design, mentoring summer interns who are CU Engineering students, speaking as a guest lecturer, etc. The GOLD board is a great way to remain involved and give back to the College of Engineering in a variety of ways that will be beneficial to both current students and alumni.
Principal R&D Engineer | Edwards Lifesciences
Current city: Lafayette, CO
Hobbies: Mountain biking, distance running, hiking and camping
I was fortunate to have graduated from CU with mentors such as my advisor Dr. Rich Regueiro who recognized the importance of connecting his students with industry professionals and reached out on behalf of his students to facilitate those connections and career opportunities. I want to pay those opportunities forward by bridging my network of industry professional contacts in the life sciences, high-tech, aerospace, and civil engineering industry with current students and recent grads from CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science.
SVP of Finance | etailz, Inc.
Current city: Spokane, Washington
Hobbies: Reading, travel, fitness, craft breweries
I’m excited about the opportunity to help current and new graduates of the engineering school navigate the early years of their career. I feel my non-traditional career path will provide a unique perspective for individuals wanting to apply their engineering mindset to opportunities outside the world of engineering.
Consultant | Deloitte Consulting
Current city: Denver, CO
Hobbies: Whitewater Kayaking, Skiing, Rock Climbing, Travel
Why did you join the GOLD Board: My time in the College of Engineering was a fantastic experience and helped me grow into the person I am today. I met some of my best friends and made memories I will never forget. I joined the GOLD board as an opportunity to give back and connect with current students and other alumni. I hope to advise students when it comes to the difficult decisions that come with managing engineering school, and to help them prepare for any opportunities that might come after graduation.
co-founder | unspun
Current city: San Francisco, CA
I joined the GOLD board to help bridge the gap between current CU students and alumni working in the startup world. San Francisco is the second largest alumni network (next to Boulder/Denver), and there are tons of amazing Buffs working on exciting early-stage startups with incredible opportunities for hungry and energized recent grads. I wished I had a local connection to Silicon Valley when I left CU, and I want to be that warm intro for any other soon-graduates.
Director of Sales, Technology, and Training | Alcorn Construction
Current city: Lakewood, CO
Hobbies: Sports (kickboxing, volleyball, softball), reading, hiking, spending time with family, friends and my dogs
I joined the GOLD Board because I am looking forward to helping current students build their network and opportunities while also connecting with other like-minded professionals that were similarly impacted by their time at CU.
Certificate in Engineering for Developing Communities
Consultant | World Bank and Kimetrica
Current city: Boulder, CO
Hobbies: Backpacking, playing music, reading, snowboarding and exploring
I became a member of the GOLD board because mentorship has always played a crucial role in my academic and professional life. Having the opportunity to ensure future engineering students at CU have access to encouraging and insightful mentors both in and out of industry is something I am invested in supporting. I also attribute so much of where I am to my experiences at CU and I am excited to pay that forward.
Undergraduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, Graduate Certificate in Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation
Systems Test Engineer | Ball Aerospace
Current city: Lafayette, CO
Hobbies: Triathlon (70.3 and full IRONMANs), trail running, hiking, and traveling
CU Boulder provided me with many unique opportunities as a student and helped me to succeed as a professional. I joined the board to give back to the College of Engineering, and to help advise the College on the evolving engineering community and how CU can continue to be a leading flagship university for its students and alumni.
Systems Test Engineer | Ball Aerospace
Current city: Lafayette, CO
Hobbies: Triathlons, hiking, enjoying the outdoors, traveling, and eating good food
My CU Boulder experience was highly positive and impactful. I found an incredible support system and a wealth of opportunities that allowed for personal and professional growth. I joined the board to give back and support the College of Engineering in its groundbreaking initiatives, while providing a platform to develop sustaining relationships among incoming students and alumni.
MS 2014, Petroleum Engineering, Stanford University
Reservoir Engineer | Chevron
Current city: Houston, TX
Hobbies: Climbing, skiing, mountain biking, camping, traveling
I joined the GOLD board primarily because of how much I enjoyed my time at CU. The GOLD board allows me to stay connected to the school, alumni and the state, and to maintain a strong network of fellow buffs available to assist current students as well as alumni.