| The Metropolitan State University of Denver is governed by the Board of Trustees-Metropolitan State University of Denver. The members are appointed by the Governor of Colorado and approved by the Senate. 
	
		
			| Board of Trustees | Date of First Appointment | Present Term Expires
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			| Russell Noles, M.B.A. | 2019 | 2026 |  
			| Ryan Frazier, M.S. | 2024 | 2028 |  
			| Emily Renwick Garnett, J.D. | 2020 | 2027 |  
			| Jerry Glick, B.S., Vice Chair | 2023 | 2026 |  
			| Kristin Hultquist, M.P.P., Chair | 2019 | 2027 |  
			| Rachel Kaygi, B.A. | 2024 | 2027 |  
			| Olivia Mendoza, M.P.A, J.D. | 2023 | 2027 |  
			| Marissa Molina, B.A. | 2019 | 2026 |  
			| Mona Mocanasu, Ph.D., Faculty Trustee | 2025 | 2026 |  
			| Amber Mozet, B.S., Alumni Representative | 2024 | 2025 |  
			| Laura Pinnie, B.S. | 2024 | 2027 |  
			| Maria Garcia, Student Trustee | 2025 | 2026 |  
			| David Fine, Esq. | General Counsel and Secretary to the Board of Trustees |    
	
		
			| University Senior Leadership |  
			| President | Janine Davidson, Ph.D. |  
			| Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs | Matt Makley, Ph.D. |  
			| Vice President for Administration and Finance/Chief Financial Officer | Jim Carpenter, M.P.P. |  
			| Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion | Michael Benitez, Ph.D. |  
			| Vice President for Student Affairs | Will Simpkins, Ed.D. |  
			| Vice President of University Advancement and Executive Director of the MSU Denver Foundation | Christine Márquez-Hudson, M.N.M. |  
			| Vice President of Government and External Affairs | Kaycee Gerhart, B.S. |    For a specific staff listing, please consult the university directory.     Page Modified on June 24, 2025 |