Whitney Pratz Program Director Email Whitney 970-903-7754
Colleges/Universities Attended: Colorado State University
Favorite thing about the college(s) you attended? An affordable option with a beautiful campus – I loved when all the leaves were green and gold in the fall. I also was able to go to school and be close to my friends.
Hobbies: Yoga, being an aunt, reading, doing puzzles, and mellow nature walks.
Favorite Quote: “Everyone you ever meet will know something you don’t.” – Bill Nye (my former boss)
Peyton Deal Office Manager, Academic Advisor Email Peyton 970-903-7753
Schools Served: Ignacio Middle School, Ignacio High School
Colleges/Universities Attended: Colorado Mesa University, Universidad de Murcia
Favorite thing about the college(s) you attended? My favorite part of CMU was the size of the university. It was big enough that something was always happening but small enough that it was easy to find your community. The smallness of the university made it easy to plug into/take advantage of opportunities that interested you, like studying abroad, joining clubs, and attending events. It also meant that class sizes were small, so I could develop strong relationships with my professors who have carried on past college.
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, running, traveling, yoga, spending time with loved ones, and anything that involves laughter and being in the sunshine.
Favorite Quote: “A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives.” -Jackie Robinson
Amanda Vodicka Academic Advisor Email Amanda 970-903-0180
Schools Served: Mancos Middle School, Mancos High School, Cortez Middle School, Cortez High School
Colleges/Universities Attended: Fort Lewis College
Favorite thing about the college(s) you attended? My favorite part of Fort Lewis was the mountains and getting to know my professors.
Hobbies: Exploring nature, playing music, crafting, reading, and volunteering. I love to paint watercolor scenes of rivers I visit and am usually singing to myself or other people.
Favorite Quote: “Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time” - Bertrand Russell
Eli Robinson Academic Advisor Email Eli 970-903-0431
Schools Served: Pagosa Springs Middle School, Pagosa Springs High School
College/University Attended: Whitman College, Central Washington University
Favorite thing about the college(s) you attended? I loved all of the outdoor opportunities and making close lifelong friends. Staying up late chatting and being nerds with friends and roommates. The 1:1 attention of professors you get at a small school.
Hobbies: Anything related to the outdoors! Skiing and biking and fishing. Love cooking and trying new foods too.
Favorite Quote: "But I didn’t die, I had crystalized and now I’m a glamazon ----- ready for the runway" - Kennedy Davenport
Colton Walker Academic Advisor Email Colton 970-903-8688
Colleges/Universities Attended: West Virginia University, Liberty University
Favorite thing about the college(s) you attended? Home football games and the weather
Hobbies: Coaching women's basketball, fishing, hiking, and watching college football
Favorite Quote: “A person is a person through other persons” – Desmond Tutu