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Arrivals and Departures: Dec. 2024

MSU Denver warmly welcomes new employees and sends best wishes in saying farewell to those starting their next chapter.

Arrivals and new positions

Genevieve Laca, director of gifts, Office of Development  

Maribel Valadez-Palomino, associate analyst, Admissions 

Dan Schultz, senior associate, Intercollegiate Athletics Health and Training 

Wayne Watson, adjunct, Mathematics and Statistics 

Ryan Wearp, adjunct, Industrial Design 

Rody Elder, adjunct, Aviation and Aerospace Science 

Rio Telge, adjunct, Industrial Design 

Samantha Donen, adjunct, Industrial Design 

Julie Thomerson, adjunct, Social Work 

Robert Lane, adjunct, Music 

Evanna Dowis, adjunct, Aviation and Aerospace Science 

Royce Ehrle, adjunct, Music 

Alexandra Mamatas, adjunct, School of Education

Departures

Aaron Brown, professor, Mechanical Engineering Technology 

Claire Critchlow, clinical director of Human Services and Counseling, Behavioral Health Master’s Program — emphasis in Addiction 

Daniel Krasner, associate professor, Philosophy 

Jason Rose, assistant professor of Human Services, Behavioral Health Master’s Program — emphasis in Addiction 

Jill Adams, professor, English Department 

Kelsey Reidenbach, assistant to associate dean of Education, School of Education 

Laura McAllister, course developer I — STEM and Inclusive Design Specialist, Online Program 

Robert Ortiz, part-time faculty, English Department 

Stephen Monaco, executive director, Student Health Center at Auraria 

Lynnette “L” Benton, assistant to the executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Financial Aid 

Erin Gunther, assistant coach of women’s soccer, Intercollegiate Athletics