Staff Ambassador Program
Ambassadors are existing employees and are one of the first connections that new staff make when joining our community. Ambassadors are here to answer your questions, facilitate introductions, and share information about the college's history and culture. If you are new to Colorado College, getting connected with existing employees is a great way to experience the physical campus, meet your new colleagues, and learn about the excellent amenities and resources available to you at CC.
If you have worked at the college for at least one (1) year and are interested in becoming an Ambassador, please reach out to HR for more information.
Meet the Ambassador Team
The Ambassadors below are excellent resources as you are orienting yourself to our community, culture, and workplace. By reviewing their short profiles below, you can get a sense of why they love working for Colorado College and what areas they may be able to help you with.Chad Schonewill
He/Him/His
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
Additional information:
I'm a super taster, which means I have a higher concentration of taste buds than mere mortals.
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Natalie Garro
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
We have so many opportunities to learn and engage! It's so important for me to feel a part of my workplace community, and I've prioritized getting involved. This has been a great way to meet people and learn more about CC. I feel that I've learned so much in terms of mission-centered skills. I also love that there are opportunities to engage with the community in ways centered around shared interests such as: CC Choir, Clay Club, Faculty & Staff Wellness Arts and Crafts Lunches, the Tree Tour, and other outdoor community activities!
Additional information:
I love talking about disability-related topics, antiracist practice, and video games! I am originally from Colorado Springs and know the local secrets. Tell me about your special interest(s) or your favorite place you've traveled!
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC Students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
- Trying Something New Around Campus
April Scriven
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I have worked at Colorado College for 6 years as the Manager of Office Operation Services. You will find me at the College Mail Center - helping receive, deliver, and ship packages for the students, staff, and faculty here at CC. My favorite part of working at CC is the connections I make with people across campus and the variety of opportunities to learn something new - whether this is from a guest speaker or at an Excel at CC class.
Additional information:
My passions include books/reading, quilting, and animals. I also enjoy good food, good beer and wine, and time with my friends.
Ask me about:
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Giving a Tour of Campus
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Making Introductions to Colleagues
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Tips About Working on The Block Plan
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Exploring Colorado Springs
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Trying Something New Around Campus
Jessica Bennett
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
The caring people and brilliant students! I value the opportunity to continue to form meaningful relationships.
Additional information:
I love traveling and all things Disney!
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC Students
- Providing Information about Athletics
Lindsay Okonek
She/They
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I really enjoy the flexibility of the college.
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
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Trying Something New Around Campus
Cindy Hyman
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I love working at my own alma mater! I also love the campus and the people of CC.
Additional information:
I am a CC alum and love working at the place I found so transformational and special. I am married to Mike and have two adult sons.
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
Courtney Salazar
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
Aside from the amazing people (which is a common response because it's true!), I love being in an environment where I am always learning, can attend enriching performances and lectures, take Arts & Crafts and Excel at CC classes, use the library, visit the Fine Arts Center on my lunch break, and so on!
Additional information:
I love traveling (both personally and on behalf of CC), reading, taking long walks around my neighborhood, going to the movies, thrifting, cooking and eating spicy foods, and I joke that snail mail is my love language. I'm happy to introduce you to campus colleagues you want to meet, attend CC events together, and support you in any way I can.
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Sarah Elsey
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
All the people! Learning from and with our students, staff, and faculty. CC is an amazing place.
Additional information:
When I'm not working, you can find me trail running and hiking. I love all the outdoor activities that Colorado has to offer! My other hobbies include cooking, reading, and spending time with my dog. I volunteer with the Golden Retriever Freedom Rescue and the Pikes Peak Marathon organization. Happy to help you find ways to connect to our community on and off campus!
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Tyra Voget
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College are the people! Every person that I have met at CC is kind, collaborative, and generally care about the CC community. We also have an incredibly beautiful campus!
Additional information:
I love that my work allows me to work with communities beyond campus and I feel as though I know SO much about Colorado Springs through our office's work with local community organizations.
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
Leah Brown
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I love the people at CC. It is incredible to meet people from different backgrounds and many from different geographic regions. I learn something new every day by engaging with our community.
Additional information:
I enjoy traveling and exploring new cities, even for just a day trip. I love trying new restaurants and experiencing different places. I have lived in several different states (CA, MA, OR, TX) and I know that it can be challenging to move to a new place! I'm excited to support new staff in their transition to CC - whether they come from down the road or across the country.
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
Zac Lounsbury
He/Him/His
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
My curious, engaged, kind, and thoughtful colleagues! As much as I'm inspired and challenged to be my best by our students, I'm equally motivated to do so by the excellent group of folks that call CC their professional home.
Additional information:
I am a born and raised Mainer who moved to Colorado Springs for this job. This is my first time living outside of the Northeast and I LOVE IT!
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Exploring Colorado Springs
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Trying Something New Around Campus
Monica Indrebo
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
There is so much to love here at CC. From the people to the opportunities, the work to the amenities, everything I have found here has been congenial.
Additional information:
You can talk to me about anything! We can go for a walk or get some coffee and we can talk about CC governance and networking, or cats and weightlifting. Anything is game and it'll be fun! :)
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Exploring Colorado Springs
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Trying Something New Around Campus
Andy Obringer
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
The size of CC helps create a community feel which I truly appreciate. There is a real chance to get to know students and make an impact on their experience here. I'm able to get to know many of them, as well as faculty and staff members, on a real level.
Additional information:
I am originally from Dayton, OH (a great place to be from) and graduated from Ohio University (Bobcats, not Buckeyes). I took a brief hiatus, but have been at Colorado College since 2011.
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
Brenda Soto
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I love working at Colorado College because of the people.
Additional information:
I have been working at Colorado College for over 30 years! Not all in the same department or division, but each experience has been amazing.
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC Students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
- Trying Something New Around Campus
- Important Events for New Employees
Kim Foster
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I love the sense of community here on campus. I love that I have relationships here that have lasted for 20 years!
Additional information:
I enjoy being outside and I like to stay busy - gardening, knitting, scrapbook-ing, and I play handbells.
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Exploring Colorado Springs
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Marlene Arnold
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I enjoy working with international students coming from all around the world and helping them adjust to life at CC and in the United States. I also love the opportunities to continue learning in the higher education environment.
Additional information:
I am dedicated to supporting students, but I'm also passionate about supporting staff. Staff members are essential to helping the college operate and to helping students to have a positive and successful college experience. I advocate for staff in informal interactions and in formal ways (such as by serving on Staff Council). And I love networking and getting to know people!
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC Students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Kellee Fletcher
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
I love working with students and helping them achieve their goals connected to studying off-campus. Because of the Block Plan, CC has many amazing Study Away opportunities that provide students with a very unique educational experience that is highly experiential in nature.
Additional information:
I love to take walks and spend time outside, especially given that we have 300+ days of sunshine in Colorado. Also, I enjoy reading, studying languages and spending time with friends. I look forward to meeting you and hope to do what I can to make your transition to CC and Colorado Springs easier!
Ask me about:
- Exploring Colorado Springs
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Sara Rotunno
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
First, I love that CC is an innovative and creative place. We aren't afraid to break the mold of higher education. I also love how relationship-centered we are. There are great opportunities to get to know some of the best people. Lastly, our students! We have such intelligent, involved, and creative students. I am amazed regularly by the great work they do!
Additional information:
I am a Colorado Springs native and began working at CC after grad school in 2007. I love this place and hope to be a "lifer." I am happy to talk to you about Colorado Springs and all of the fun things there are to do here! I also really love the outdoors -- camping, hiking, etc.
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
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Trying Something New Around Campus
Andrea Culp
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
The people! I love being part of such a developmental part of our student's lives, and getting to work with so many great people in this dynamic environment. I think it is important to take advantage of opportunities to get to know many people outside of your department to have an understanding of all the necessary players it takes to make this experience happen for CC students.
Additional information:
I am a Colorado Springs native, and have been at CC for quite a long time. I am happy to chat about what some might call my "historical knowledge," but what gets me excited are the ways we can always continue to improve.
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC Students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs
Keragan Ettleman
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
My favorite thing would have to be the culture! People at CC genuinely care about one another, and I've found that that atmosphere is important to me in the workplace. I have enjoyed so many sincere friendships since I've started working here!
Additional information:
A day off work for me looks like spending time with my family and friends, and RELAXING! I love reading a good book, eating good food, and being around good people. I will also share that making new connections is one of the best ways to spend your time as a new person in the workplace. You might not know everything right away, but as long as you know who to ask, you will be in a great place!
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Exploring Colorado Springs
Jeremiah Houck
He/Him/His
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
Campus is an amazing collection of resources!
Additional information:
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC Students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Steph Turco
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
Additional information:
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Trying Something New Around Campus
Sarah Mascotti
She/Her/Hers
My favorite thing about working at Colorado College:
Additional information:
Ask me about:
- Giving a Tour of Campus
- Making Introductions to Colleagues
- Providing Insight on CC Students
- Tips About Working on The Block Plan
- Exploring Colorado Springs (for employees who just moved to the area)
- Trying Something New Around Campus