UNC FOUNDATION - Key Persons


Amanda Graham

Job Titles:
  • CRM Program Manager

Ambrosio Rodriguez

Job Titles:
  • Counselor
  • Regional Transfer Admission Counselor
I grew up in Greeley, CO and graduated from Greeley Central High School. Go Wildcats! ¡Vamos Gatos! I attended the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and San Diego State University. In my time at UNC, I made a lot of friends, some who are lifetime friends that I still spend time with. I majored in Art, Graphic Design focused, with a minor in Spanish. I met and learned from some extraordinary world class professors with a legendary artistic & scholarly resume all who were instrumental in shaping my academic and professional career. I spent much of my time at Guggenheim Hall, Arts Annex & Crabbe Hall as well as the Cesar Chavez Center & Marcus Garvey Cultural Center houses to study & hang out with friends. Go Bears! ¡Vamos Osos!

Andrea Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Communications Coordinator

Angela Vaughan

Job Titles:
  • Faculty Trustee

Annette Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Retired Senior Vice President for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Beck, Jenn

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources and Communications Specialist

Blodgett, Jayne

Job Titles:
  • Interim Dean of Libraries

Bookman, Leah

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Borum, Rachel

Job Titles:
  • Accounting Specialist
  • Business Operations Manager

Breanna Clark

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Recruitment
I was born and raised in Loveland, CO and graduated from Mountain View High School. I visited Dakota Wesleyan University and immediately fell in love with the college campus. I worked as a Student Worker and Ambassador in the Admissions Office at DWU and knew that College Admissions was the career for me. My favorite part of the role is working with students and families as they see all of the college opportunities that are open to them. When I am not at UNC, I enjoy hiking, watching movies, trying new restaurants and learning new skills.

Carlye Molpus

Job Titles:
  • Processing Specialist

Carrillo, Heather

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Cedric Nixon

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Events

Compton, Rachel

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Derrick Bomar

Job Titles:
  • Senior Processing Specialist

Destri Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Processing Specialist

Dineen, Rachel

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Epperson, Annie

Job Titles:
  • Professor

Erika Pepmeyer

Job Titles:
  • Director of Admissions

Ethan Knapp

Job Titles:
  • Admission Counselor
I grew up right here in Greeley, Colorado, and have watched this town grow throughout the years. There are so many great opportunities in this town, I am excited to continue to be a part of this community! I graduated here at UNC in 2022 with a degree in Music Business with an emphasis in voice with two certificates in the music area. During my time as a student, I worked as a student ambassador where I found a strong passion for helping students and families take that next step into their future. My favorite part of working in admissions is being able to connect with students I get to meet and support them through the college search process. Outside of work, you can find me playing music, going on gorgeous hikes, snowboarding, taking on the outdoors and spending quality time with friends and family.

Evan Lewis

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator of Campus Visits

Gregory Anton

Job Titles:
  • Partner, BDO USA

Gurney Schultz

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

Henke, Nancy

Job Titles:
  • Textbook Affordability Librarian

Hildebrand, Cat

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Ilett, Darren

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

James A. Michener

Job Titles:
  • Library

Janis Hooper

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

Jazmin Martinez

Job Titles:
  • Student Trustee

Jennifer Rehnberg


Jessica Pimentel

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Transfer Recruitment
I was born in Chihuahua, Mexico but was raised in Colorado. I have moved around a lot from Aurora, Commerce City, Denver, Thornton, and Greeley. I am a two-time alumna of UNC. At my time at UNC, I started as a non-traditional student when I transferred. UNC was just what I wanted. Not too big and not too small to get the full college experience. I received tremendous support from many people on campus and departments such as the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center, Center for Women & Gender Equity, and EMSA. Thanks to the this support I was able to open up about my identities and support other students. During my journey at UNC, I advocated for open access and financial/professional resources for undocumented students. Due to this experience, I learned that my passion was to serve students and I received my masters in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership.

Jilda Nevarez

Job Titles:
  • Admission Counselor
  • Transfer & International Admission Counselor
I was raised in Glenwood Springs Colorado where I attended school k-12. I continued my education as a first-generation student at Colorado State University where I received my B.A in Political Science and a minor in International Development. During my time at CSU, I worked as an ambassador for transfer admissions for 2 years where I learned how important support to access in higher education is, especially with underrepresented students. My time working with transfer students as an ambassador made me realize my passion for helping students in higher education and finding their home away from home.

José Davíd Reynoza

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Diversity & Access
Saludos! I grew up in a city not too far from here called Brighton, about 45 minutes from Greeley. At the time it was a lot smaller of a town. I attended school with roughly the same group of students at three different stages (elementary, middle school, high school). Mi familia is originally from Durango, Durango in Mexico and Spanish is my first language! I am a first-generation student and I recently received my bachelors with my degree in Musical Theater and a minor in dance here at the University of Northern Colorado. In my time as a student at UNC I served as a student ambassador for almost 4 years, worked closely with our cultural centers, performed in several mainstage theater productions and I helped start a student organization named Operation: Cheesecake to promote proper representation and serve as a theater for social change. In my free time I love reading plays, watching movies and dancing!

Kendra Schneider

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Director of Undergraduate Operations

Leffler, Jennifer

Job Titles:
  • Head of Collections & Discovery

Maia Babbs

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Finance and Audit Committee, CEO, Founder, Lariat Wealth Management

Markowski, Brianne

Job Titles:
  • Head of Teaching & Learning

Mayer, Jen

Job Titles:
  • Interim Assistant Dean and Associate Professor / Head of Scholarly Communication

Muñoz, Paula

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Pablo Valentin

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Events and Orientation

Parlin, Heidi

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Patricia Barela Rivera

Job Titles:
  • President, PBR Solutions

Pedraza, Ana

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Pettigrew, Bailey

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Prichard, Teesha

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Pricilla Rain

Job Titles:
  • Admission Counselor

Schneider, Peggy

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Shanna Suhr

Job Titles:
  • Associate Director of Marketing & Communications

Shawcross, Maggie

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Shawna Turner

Job Titles:
  • Undergraduate Processing Team Manager

Stumbaugh, Alec

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician

Trask, Jay

Job Titles:
  • Head of Archives & Special Collections

Trujillo, Adriana

Job Titles:
  • Archivist I

Vanessa Chavez

Job Titles:
  • Admission Counselor
I was born and raised in Aurora, Colorado. Colorado has so much to offer, so I chose to start my career here! I graduated in 2022 from UNC with a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences. I am a first-generation student and take pride in my journey through the Natural and Health Sciences department. The most memorable parts of this journey were the hours I spent in the classroom, the research I was apart of, the countless office hours and labs I attended, and overall, the knowledge I gained along the way. During my time at UNC, I worked at Outdoor Pursuits, where I found my passion for the outdoors. OP gave me new experiences like snowboarding, which were not very accessible for my family growing up. Because of this, I appreciated OP because they provided the opportunity to access the outdoors in an affordable way, while making lifelong connections to those around me. This program is available to all students, so I recommend utilizing it whether you're well versed in the outdoors or a first timer. As I navigated through college, I cultivated relationships unlike any other. With the confidence I gained through my degree, from my employment, and from those around me, I am excited to work alongside diverse individuals like myself. As an Admissions Counselor, I look forward to providing support and resources to people during their college search process.

Vaughn, Sarah

Job Titles:
  • Head of User & Delivery Services

Ward, Stephanie

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

Webber, Nicole

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Professor

White, Dave

Job Titles:
  • Libraries Facilities Manager

Wiegand, Stephanie

Job Titles:
  • Associate Professor

Will Tranter

Job Titles:
  • Processing Specialist

Zamora, America

Job Titles:
  • Library Technician