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Stephen Barela
Stephen Barela is a first-generation graduate, receiving a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, graduating cum laude from the MSU Denver College of Business in spring of 2021. Prior to becoming the Office Manager at the MSU Denver School of Hospitality in 2023, Stephen served as an intern at the Colorado Department of Transportation in the Office of Process Improvement, gaining a wealth of professional knowledge and skills. He prides himself as being an energetic and motivated life-long learner with over 16+ years of industry experience in operations and people management, project management, process improvement, training development and implementation and being a Prosci certified change management practitioner. Stephen is excited to expand upon his skill sets while working alongside a diverse team of industry professionals to create a lasting impact upon the future leaders of the MSU Denver School of Hospitality.
Johanna "Jo" Denne
Johanna “Jo” Denne is an MSU Denver undergrad alum and CU Denver grad alum. She comes from production and quality management in the craft brewing industry and is a lover of all fermented beverages. When not on campus or seeing live music Jo enjoys suffering in the mountains by all means of human powered travel.
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Camille Rawinski
My name is Camille Rawinski and I am a Hospitality Leadership major. In high school, I placed fourth in the International Science and Engineering Fair, was involved in eight other extracurriculars, and graduated with highest honors. I am originally from the San Luis Valley and came to Denver to further my education and experience new opportunities. Thus, I am enthusiastic about expanding my horizons with the MSU Denver team.
Xitlalic Rodriguez
My name is Xitlalic Rodriguez. I am a Hotel Management major with a Beverage Management minor. Some fun facts about me are that I have a twin, I graduated high school with honors and also got my Associate of Arts at the same time, and I am from Greeley, CO.