SASC Staff & Faculty

Welcome to SASC! As you browse our website to meet our people and learn about our mission, we hope that you will feel a connection to our multicultural academic learning community and decide to join us. Walk in, explore our space, meet us in person! Our students, faculty, and staff are dedicated to your academic, personal, and professional success. We encourage you to take advantage of our programs, courses, workshops,...

I am a graduate of CU-Boulder with deep roots in the “drylands” in eastern Colorado. Both my parents are from ranching families, and they taught me the value of a hardworking community. I am proud to be part of SASC, where building a strong, multicultural community is the foundation of academic success. SASC is a great place to work, play, and achieve your best destiny.

I am enthusiastic about joining the SASC team and working in this multicultural environment! I am a first-generation college student, earning my BA in Communication Studies from Fontbonne University, MA in Student Personnel Administration and PhD in Higher Education from Saint Louis University. I am originally from St. Louis, MO and enjoy reading, spending time with family and cooking. My passion for working in education began in my senior year,...

I’m a graduate of CU-Boulder and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and have been part of the SASC community for many years. I’ve been privileged to meet so many amazing students during that time and look forward to meeting many more. I’m also very lucky to have traveled with our students as the instructor for our writing class with an embedded global experience in the Dominican Republic.

"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty" by Maya Angelou. Everyone has their own unique story, and in my role at SASC, I have the opportunity to learn about and support each student's journey. It's exciting! Some information about me, I am originally from the Midwest, but I have fallen in love with the natural beauty...

Joanne studied English & American Literature and Secondary Education at Brandeis University as a first-generation college student. She spent two years teaching middle school students with special needs in Washington, DC through Teach For America, four years teaching high school students with special needs in Boston, and five years as a middle school assistant principal in Denver Public Schools. She then served as the Director of Operations and later, the...

Dr. Yvonne Skoretz was the first in her family to go to college. She earned a Doctor of Education and Education Specialist degrees from Marshall University, and Master of Education and Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Pittsburgh and is a certified principal, reading specialist, and teacher. Her research interests include efficacy, mentoring, and professional identity. She was awarded Best Paper at the SITE Conference (Society for...

I am a first-generation college graduate, CU-Boulder alumna and graduate of the McNeill Academic Program. I earned my BA in Ethnic Studies and i’m currently pursuing my MA in Educational Foundations, Policy and Practice. I proudly call Denver home and never see myself living outside of Colorado. I am an avid Buffs fan and love to attend as many basketball games at Coors Event Center as possible. Books, tea and...

Transitions are a natural part of life. Between the beginning and the end of our lives are numerous transitions; some great, others small. Some that will bring insurmountable joy and some that may cause doubt. My goal is to support students' successful academic and cultural transitions to the university during their first year, through graduation and beyond. My aspiration, throughout my life and especially during my career in human service...

I am a first generation college graduate and alumnus of CU Boulder. I earned my BA in Ethnic Studies and MA in Educational Foundations, Policy, and Practice. I have a passion for education and I look forward to supporting and guiding students through their college journeys. I am excited to work for TRiO and support the mission of the program. I was born and raised in Colorado and I love...

I have worked at CU Boulder for over four years, coordinating various programs that focus on student and academic success in Higher Education. I am a first-generation Latina college graduate and student who received her A.A. from Front Range Community College in Psychology and B.A. from CU Boulder in Psychology with a minor in Ethnic studies. Currently, I am pursuing an M.A in Higher Education from CU Boulder. In addition...

I am thrilled to be part of the SASC team! I am the Academic Specialist for the WAM/First Nations Program. I value academic development and I enjoy providing my students with all of the tools they need to achieve academic success, from Day 1 until they become CU-Boulder Graduates. I am a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, with a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Physical Education and I have...