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IDP Advisors, Peer Mentors, and Staff
If you don’t remember the name of the advisor you are working with, please call the front desk at 303-615-0525 or email [email protected]
You can reach any of our staff by calling the front desk at 303-615-0525
Sara Jackson Shumate, Ph.D. (she/her)
Director
Sara has taught a variety of courses at MSU Denver related to sustainability, economic and political geography, environmental justice, and geographic information science (GIS). She is committed to the university’s mission of supporting students with diverse backgrounds and interests to help them find their best path to graduation.
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Lisa Kirscht, J.D., M.S. (she/her)
Lead Individualized Degree Specialist
Lisa has experience teaching first year law students, as well as advising pharmacy and undergraduate honors students. She is dedicated to empowering students with diverse backgrounds and helping them realize their potential. She draws on her multifaceted background to guide you towards reaching goals that will personally inspire you to succeed.
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Danielle (Dani) Rado, Ph.D. (she/her)
Individualized Degree Specialist
Danielle has taught writing and literature at various universities including the University of Denver, Virginia Commonwealth University, Johnson & Wales, and the University of Notre Dame. She is dedicated to helping students of all backgrounds navigate their degree paths.
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Susan Heath, M.Ed. (she/her)
Program Manager/Metro Meritus Coordinator
Susan has been with MSU Denver for several years. In addition to managing the office, Susan assists students in the writing process for the IDP proposal essay and coordinates the university's Metro Meritus program. She is a 2013 graduate of the IDP program with a bachelor’s degree in Literacy and Diverse Learners.
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IDP Peer Mentors are advanced IDP students who are charged with assisting and mentoring incoming IDP students as they work on an IDP proposal. Email [email protected] to chat with a peer mentor.
Evan Crane
IDP Peer Mentor
Robyn Reimers
IDP Peer Mentor
Diego Maldonado
Retention Peer Mentor (Fellowship)
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Campus Location:
1027 9th Street Park
Mailing Address:
Campus Box 50, MSU Denver PO Box 173362 Denver, CO 80217-3362
Phone:
303-615-0525
Email:
[email protected]