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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
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Date of First Appointment
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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 |
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Kristin Hultquist, M.P.P., Chair
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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
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President
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Janine Davidson, Ph.D.
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| Interim Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs |
Matthew 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
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