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’87 Alum Works to Educate Colorado’s Voters
From her college days working on layouts for The Catalyst, Ellen Stein ’87 has felt a draw towards writing. She has had a varied career, serving in a variety of communications and development roles with nonprofits, but eventually found her way back to journalism. She is now serving as The Durango Herald’s and The Journal’s Opinion… Read More
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CC Alum Finds Purpose and Joy in a Lifetime of Service
Jacob Mihalak ’74 has dedicated the entirety of his 40-year career to supporting the planning, development, and operations of housing and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS and/or experiencing homelessness. He has worked for nonprofits and as an independent consultant, and now lives in Seattle, WA, serving as a consultant to the U.S. Department… Read More
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CC Grads Establish Colorado Springs Pro-Housing Partnership
Max Kronstadt ’20, Liam Reynolds ’21, and Elam Boockvar-Klein ’20 co-founded the Colorado Springs Pro-Housing Partnership (COSPHP) in 2019 to become more involved in the Colorado Springs community and to try to have a meaningful impact on a rapidly escalating local affordable housing crisis. COSPHP now works towards building a housing-justice movement in Colorado Springs… Read More
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CC Alum Honored for Work as a High School Educator
Over the past decade, Ashley McCullough ’12, MAT ’14 has built her career as an English teacher in Cherry Creek, CO schools. She’s dedicated her time both in and outside of school hours to supporting and guiding her students. In June, McCullough received her second Diamond Award for excellence as an educator and speech and debate coach… Read More
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Alums Dedicate Their Careers to Social Justice
Angela Cobián ’11 and Jack Teter ’13 have spent more than a decade working in public education organization and advocacy. They took the foundation they gained at CC and used it to build careers that served their community. They are now using their years of experience and working together for a better world in the… Read More
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When Work is Fun: The Mattel Block
“Imagine, if you will, a multi-story Hot Wheels track as you enter the building, complete with multiple loop-de-loops,” shares course co-instructor and CC Economics and Business Professor Dan Johnson. “And that’s just the atrium.” It was a historic first for both CC and the Mattel Company: a cohort of twenty students and two professors… Read More
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ALUM IN ASTROBIOLOGY: Brook Nunn ’98
During her years at CC, Brook (Holcombe) Nunn ’98 spent her days like many of her fellow students: studying, playing intramural sports, and lots of backpacking. But during this time she was also falling in love with science and academia. So much so that she has since devoted her life to research and professorship. “I… Read More
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ALUM IN HORTICULTURE: Matt Mouw ’93
Matthew Mouw ’93 is the Chief Technology Officer at Ball Horticultural Company in Chicago, IL. Ball, a 118-year-old, family-owned, company, delivers flower and vegetable genetics, seeds, and vegetative products to markets around the world. It leads the horticulture industry in the development and production of unique plant genetics. As CTO at Ball, Mouw works with nearly… Read More
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ALUM IN FOOD SERVICE: Matias Gutknecht ’07
Matias Gutknecht ’07 and his business partner opened Taco Uprising in Denver in June 2023. The restaurant is a Mexican-inspired taqueria y cocteleria offering breakfast and day tacos, coffee, and agave-forward cocktails and mocktails. But what really sets them apart from many other eateries is the innovative foundation of their mission. Gutknecht’s company is committed… Read More
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ALUM IN WATER: Scott Bryan ’01
During his years at CC, Scott Bryan ’01 spent his time leading ORC trips in the Collegiate Peaks and Canyonlands, firing kilns in the ceramics studio, and convincing leaders in business and sustainability to speak on campus. “CC gave me the ability to see the big picture, yet still know when and how to drill… Read More
