Meet Our Staff
Sara Rotunno (she/her), Director of Accessibility Resources & ADA/504 Coordinator
Sara's work in higher education has focused on supporting students in various ways. She earned her BA in sociology and elementary education from the University of Northern Colorado and her MA in higher education at Saint Louis University. She began working at Colorado College in 2007 as a residential life coordinator and continued with Residential Life and Housing when promoted to assistant director.
Sara changed her focus in higher education in 2015 when she became the assistant director of Accessibility Resources and then the Director & ADA/504 Coordinator in 2023. She is delighted to be part of a community that embraces antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion and focuses on student wellness. Sara has been involved with student support through social justice and civil rights initiatives, residential experiences, programming, and crisis management throughout her career. She is excited to continue her work serving Colorado College's incredible community and supporting accessibility, equity, and inclusivity.
719-227-8294
Armstrong Hall, Room 219A
srotunno@coloradocollege.edu
Natalie Garro (she/her), Assistant Director
Natalie comes to Colorado College with a variety of domestic and international experience. Passionate about education and service, Natalie served in the United States Peace Corps as an educator in Thailand from 2017 – 2020 and with Teach for America as a special education teacher in Brooklyn from 2020 – 2021 before returning to Colorado, where she worked in marketing and communications at Fountain Valley School from 2022 – 2023. Prior to working in education, Natalie also has a background as a wine educator and consultant.
Natalie holds a Bachelors of the Arts in English and Philosophy from the University of Colorado in Boulder, as well as a Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate. Natalie is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work degree at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Natalie joined the Accessibility Resources team in June 2023 and continues to love serving the CC students and community through collaborative and innovative measures.
719-227-8287Armstrong Hall, Room 224
ngarro2023@coloradocollege.edu
Thecla Shubert (she/her), Accommodation Support Coordinator
Thecla Shubert has worked for Colorado College since 2021 and has previously worked with the Butler Center and the History Department. Currently, she assists with a variety of administrative tasks as well as with captioning and interpreting services and accessibility technology. She holds an associate degree in Communication from PPCC and a bachelor's degree in History from UCCS. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Social Work at UCCS. Outside of work, her hobbies include embroidery, reading, watercolors, and playing with her cats.
Thecla is excited to serve the diverse CC student body and to support equity and access on campus!
719-227-8285Armstrong Hall, Room 219
tshubert@coloradocollege.edu