External Partnerships, State Engagement and Policy
The External Partnerships and State Engagement and Policy team identifies and develops strategic state, federal, industry and community partnerships to further CU Boulder’s mission, and it partners with the CU System Office of Government Relations on state and federal policy priorities for the CU Boulder campus.
How We Help Faculty, Staff and Students
- If you have an interest in engaging with local or state government officials or organizations we are happy to work with you to provide guidance on university protocols and policies, connections to local elected officials and entities, and connect any state and federal government requests to the CU System Office of Government Relations.
- We can assist in identifying and connecting you with external government and community partners for research grant and program collaboration, in collaboration with partner offices such as Research and Innovation, and the system Office of Government Relations.
- We will help you invite elected officials to campus, work with local community groups, or respond to questions from external constituents or policymakers, in partnership with the CU System Office of Government Relations.
When You Should Contact Us
- When you have an event, class or meeting to which you would like to invite an elected official.
- When you are interested in the campus taking a policy position.
- When approached by a policymaker to provide testimony, information, or expertise to ensure you have all the tools and resources you need to assist them in their official work.
- When you would like to provide testimony, information or expertise related to local, state or federal legislation, rulemaking or policy development.
Kirsten Schuchman
Kirsten Schuchman serves as CU Boulder’s associate vice chancellor for external partnerships in Outreach and Community Engagement. On behalf of the chancellor and senior leadership, Schuchman identifies, develops and manages external relationships and collaborations that support the campus’s mission of public impact of research and the achievement of campus strategic initiatives. Schuchman oversees the campus’s legislative development and feedback process and works to build and enable internal and external ...
Karalyn Wright
Karalyn Wright serves as the manager of policy and external relations in Outreach and Community Engagement. Working closely with the associate vice chancellor for external partnerships, Wright helps identify and manage external relationships and collaborations that support the campus’s broader missions. She manages the campus’s legislative feedback process and works closely with the CU System Office of Government Relations to support the campus’s public policy goals. Prior to joining CU Boulder in 2023, Wri...