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Pete Giusti, Peter Sola and Alyssa Svalberg
Leadership and Governance

MSU Denver Alumni Association welcomes new board members

Pete Giusti, Peter Sola and Alyssa Svalberg to join group supporting former students and advancing University goals.

Pete Giusti, Peter Sola and Alyssa Svalberg

Established in 1971, the Metropolitan State University of Denver Alumni Association is led by a volunteer board of directors who represent the University’s diverse alumni population. The board helps to create opportunities for impact in student engagement; alumni engagement; scholarships and awards; diversity, equity and inclusion; legislative advocacy; and high school recruitment.  

The Association welcomes new board members Pete Giusti, Peter Sola and Alyssa Svalberg.  

“We are excited to have these talented leaders joining the board,” said Brandi Rideout, senior director of Alumni Engagement and director of the Alumni Association. “Their dedication to our mission will ensure that fellow Roadrunners have opportunities to engage with each other and the University in meaningful ways.”   

Pete Giusti ’88 

Director of Department of Defense Business Development 

Boeing Digital Solutions 

Giusti manages the DOD aviation business. Before joining Boeing in 2016, Giusti served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years as a pilot supporting combat, humanitarian, supply and VIP support missions. He also held several leadership positions across the DOD, retiring with the rank of colonel in 2013. Giusti graduated from MSU Denver in 1988 with a B.S. in Professional Pilot, later earning an M.Ed. in Leadership Development from Colorado State University of Denver and an M.A. in National Security and Strategic Studies from Air War College.  

Giusti joined the board of directors to give back to the institution where he began his career. He hopes to work with and represent the Aviation and Aerospace Science Department, help advocate for MSU Denver in the local and industry communities and mentor students, helping them achieve their educational and career goals. 

Peter Sola ’16 

Mortgage Loan Officer 

Spire Financial Inc.  

Sola was born and raised in Colorado, graduating from MSU Denver in 2016 with a B.S. in Management. Before joining Spire in 2019, he was employed by Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a management trainee and with ADP in various roles, including district manager. Now that Sola is more established in his career, he looks forward to giving back to the University that offered him so much as a working student, including flexibility and affordability. He is excited to mentor and guide current students, helping them achieve their career goals. 

Alyssa Svalberg ’18 

Facilities Assistant Director 

Gold Crown Foundation 

Svalberg helps oversee the Gold Crown Field House and Keli McGregor Field at Coca-Cola All-Star Park athletic complexes. Her responsibilities include event coordination; operations; facility risk management; scheduling; and managing a team of 35 part-time employees, including seven building managers who are MSU Denver graduates and middle- and high school student employees.  

Svalberg graduated from MSU Denver in 2018 with a B.S. in Human Performance and Sport. She was named a 10 Under 10 award winner during the 2022 Alumni Awards Luncheon, where she was recognized for her community work, including hosting programming events and food and toy drives. An active alumna and former student-athlete, Svalberg serves on the MSU Denver Sports Management Advisory Board and stays involved with Roadrunners Athletics, working the stats table during volleyball season. Born and raised in Denver, she enjoys hiking, playing volleyball and supporting MSU Denver’s athletic and academic programs. 

Read the complete bios of all board members and learn more about the MSU Denver Alumni Association. For more information, contact Brandi Rideout, senior director of Alumni Engagement and executive director of the Alumni Association.