Chantal Baca

  • Assistant Director for Academic Services & Operations
  • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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Haŋ Mitákuyepi! (Hello)! Born and raised in Denver, Colorado, Chantal Baca, is a proud first-generation college graduate, higher education professional, and educator. As a descendant of the Pueblo Nation (Diné/Hopi/Taos), Lakota, and Mexican-American heritages, she centers Indigenous representation and community impact as foundational principles in her leadership and professional practice. At the University of Colorado Boulder, Chantal serves in an assistant director leadership capacity overseeing Academic Services and Operations within the Campos Student Center. In this role, she leads strategic implementation and daily operations of academic support programs serving engineering students in partnership with the College of Engineering and Applied Science. Her portfolio includes managing complex, multi-site operations; overseeing engineering tutoring and academic support services; supervising and developing professional staff and student teams; and guiding cross-functional initiatives that enhance student success.

Chantal is responsible for aligning academic services with institutional priorities through data-informed decision-making, assessment, and continuous program improvement. She regularly analyzes student engagement and performance data across multiple systems to inform targeted interventions and scalable program design. Her work has contributed to strengthening retention, learning outcomes, and access to academic support services for undergraduate engineering students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds.

She is recognized for her ability to lead operations, manage complex projects, and implement equity-centered strategies that advance student success at scale. Chantal remains deeply committed to fostering inclusive, community-centered learning environments that empower students to persist and thrive in STEM.

Chantal shares, “I value the opportunity to design and lead academic services that support students throughout their college journey. The Campos Student Center creates a collaborative and innovative environment where we can build systems that promote equity, strengthen student success, and shape the future of our engineers.”

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