CAVEA

Position Role:
Full-Time Staff

Campus Box Number:
67

Bio:

Sarah is a lifelong learner and inveterate problem-solver. She enjoys distilling complex conversations to be accessible, resonant, and meaningful to a variety of audiences, developing shared understanding and collaboration in support of a better public future. She has worked in a variety of public and private sectors including for-profit, not-for-profit, government and educational institutions.

Position Role:
Full-Time Staff

Campus Box Number:
67

Bio:

Born and raised in Colorado, Ned’s childhood of secret decoder rings in cereal boxes led to a fascination with world languages and various forms of communication. Later, living many years in Europe, he developed multi-lingual proficiency and an appreciation for new approaches to systems and solutions. Ned enjoys combining organization and design to create simplified and sustainable structures, crafted between sips of the occasional espresso.  

Position Role:
Part-Time Staff

Campus Box Number:
67

Bio:

Luan is CAVEA's dedicated Events Specialist and an alumnus at MSU Denver who graduated with a bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems (CIS), with a concentration in Business Analytics. He has developed his skills in statistics and communication by working for multiple teams under University Effectiveness, including Business Intelligence, Institutional Research, and Process Transformation. His steadfast service to CAVEA has catalyzed his excitement for the Hospitality and Events Industry, a natural complement to his background in multicultural customer service in Asia, Europe, and now America. In his free time, Luan enjoys exploring the artistry of video game graphics, drawing and martial arts.

Position Role:
Student Employee

Campus Box Number:
67

Bio:

Inspired by her passion for creating beauty, Lily has an enthusiasm for planning and producing events that yield effective and rewarding outcomes. As a full-time student at MSU Denver, she is majoring in Event and Meeting Management with a minor in Non-profit Studies, including a second minor in Sustainability. In her fervor, Lily works on the side as an Event and Wedding Planner, bringing over ten years of experience in decoration and design. She is also a founder of a non-profit organization that focuses on helping children with Down syndrome in Ethiopia. Lily loves spending her free time with her family, whether watching movies, eating out, or cheering on her son at basketball games.

Position Role:
Contract

Campus Box Number:
67

Bio:

With a rich background in supporting clients in an array of industries, both national and international, Petra set her sights on CAVEA and ventured to Colorado to serve as CAVEA’s Technology Support Specialist. Her work in non-profit administration transitioned to a career in Information Technology, with an emphasis in 3D, audio visual, and virtual reality technologies. Excited by the adventures of her new Colorado lifestyle, Petra enjoys bicycling and exploring the many trails and parks that our state has to offer.