CU Denver Alumni seeks to engage graduates in the life of the university and with each other through advocacy, philanthropy, volunteering, and lifelong learning.
CU Denver Alumni is part of the Office of Advancement which connects those who are passionate about education and research to the people and programs at CU Denver who can excel with their support. The Office of Advancement works to ensure a bright and promising future for CU Denver through robust engagement, transformative philanthropy, and a deep sense of pride in the university.
Lawrence Street Center
Office of Advancement | Alumni Engagement
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1201
Denver, CO 80204
Alumni Engagement is located within the Office of Advancement which is located to the left when you step off the elevator, look for a big Milo cut-out and double glass doors.
Send CU Denver Alumni mail at the following address:
Lawrence Street Center
Office of Advancement | Alumni Engagement
1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1201
Denver, CO 80204
Senior Director, Donor and Alumni Engagement
Office: 303-315-3601
Email Melissa
A member of the Office of Advancement leadership group, Melissa directs donor and alumni engagement. She oversees the implementation and execution of programs related to recognition, engagement, stewardship, and gift administration for CU Denver alumni, donors, and friends who support the university in a variety of ways. She earned her BS in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University and an MA in Education from University of Phoenix.
Melissa grew up in and around the Denver metro area and has lived all over the state, from Summit County to Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, landing finally in Highlands Ranch. You’ll find her accessing some of the area’s best trails like Waterton Canyon, Colorado Trail, the Highline Canal, or the Mary Lee Carter Greenbelt. She enjoys yoga, mountain biking, spending time with her dog, reading, hiking, raptor watching, comedy shows, and live music. If she’s ever missing, please search the deserts of Utah, she’s likely on one of their world-class single track trails.
Associate Director, Alumni Engagement
Office: 303-315-3601
Email Lauren | Schedule a Virtual Meeting
Lauren Jacobs works with the CU Denver Alumni Board through advocacy and philanthropy to increase alumni loyalty and engagement to CU Denver. She focuses primarily focusing on enhancing the depth and diversity
of alumni involvement at the university through a variety of outreach efforts, events, and volunteer opportunities.
Lauren is a Colorado native who grew up in Arvada and earned a degree from Colorado State University. Outside of work she
stays busy with her kids, attends concerts with her husband, and enjoys a good card game with friends and neighbors.
Campus Program Manager, Central Annual Giving
Email Georgia
Assistant Director, Events & Engagement
Mobile: 303-917-8538
Email Katie
Katie is responsible for the execution of event and engagement opportunities for the Office of Advancement. She provides support in the areas of donor and alumni programs, stewardship, and annual giving efforts helping to advance strategic fundraising objectives.
Throughout her career Katie has managed events in both the higher education and non-profit sectors, most recently serving in the Office of Events and Protocol at the University of New Orleans.Assistant Director, Annual Giving
303-315-3601
Email Jenn | Schedule a Virtual Meeting
Assistant Director, Donor Engagement
303-315-3601
Email Mollie