Nine outstanding Metropolitan State University of Denver staff leaders proudly graduated from the LEAD Leadership Program on Wednesday. This initiative, created by the Leadership and Organizational Engagement team, empowers employees to elevate their leadership skills and make a lasting impact.
Program Participants
| Sam Bleisch | Education coordinator and advisor, TRIO Program |
| Leone Dick | Executive director, Administrative Branch |
| Kayla Myburgh | Academic advisor I, CLAS |
| Tori Pacheco | Interim associate director, Financial Aid Student Services |
| Caitlin Plamp | Manager of student support services, CHHS |
| Gretchen Rose | Executive assistant to the Dean, CACED |
| Marquez Sanders | IT audiovisual team lead, ITS Client Services |
| Jessica Wade | Program manager, Institute for Public Service |
| Alyssa Williams | Project manager, Sustainability Hub Research Project |
The LEAD program is designed for University leaders who are committed to aligning their leadership approach with Pillar V of MSU Denver’s 2030 Strategic Plan. Through dynamic sessions, participants gained practical tools to strengthen management capabilities, inspire and engage their teams, drive meaningful change and foster a healthy, collaborative culture.
Ready to lead? The program returns this spring — don’t miss your chance to grow, connect and lead with purpose! Details and dates can be found at the LEAD SharePoint page. Register by Jan. 13.
