Mar 14, 2026  
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Graduate Catalog

Administration


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 

Russell Noles, M.B.A. 2019 2026
Ryan Frazier, M.S. 2024 2028
Emily Renwick Garnett, J.D. Vice Chair 2020 2027
Jerry Glick, B.S., 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.
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.

 

Graduate Program Directors

Master of Business Administration Rey Hernandez-Julian, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Clinical Behavioral Health, Emphasis in Addictions Counseling Patrick Griswold, M.S., M.Ed.
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Brittany Lane, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Cybersecurity LiYing Li, Ph.D.
Master of Health Administration Garrett Chism, MBA
Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics Jesse Lunsford, Ph.D.
Master of Professional Accountancy Greg Clifton, J.D., L.L.M
Master of Social Work Kristen N. Atkinson, Ph.D.
Master of Speech-Language Pathology Kathryn Hardin, Ph.D.
Master of Arts in Teaching Brittany Lane, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Business Intelligence Abel Moreno, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Event and Experience Management Eric Olson, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Hospitality Leadership Kiyan Shafieizadeh, Ph.D.

For faculty listings, please consult the Faculty  page. 

For a specific staff listing, please consult the university directory.