People
Amy Hill
Director of Campus Activities and Student Orientation
(she/her/hers)
ahill@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-6326
As Director of Campus Activities & Student Orientation, Amy is responsible for welcoming new students and easing their transition to campus as well as overseeing many aspects of co-/extra-curricular student life such as student events and organizations. A product of the liberal arts, Amy values being a mindful, lifelong learner and strives to be a student-centered professional who values holistic development, recognizing the interconnectedness of students’ experiences and identities. She enjoys checking out live music, cooking for large groups, practicing Yoga, and going on adventures in the local area, with her dog Peter and husband Paul in tow, when not working. Originally from Texas, Amy attended college in Tennessee (at Sewanee) before heading to Ohio for graduate school (at Bowling Green State University) and most recently worked in Los Angeles, CA (at Occidental). Amy joined the Colorado College and OCA team in July 2018 and is excited about helping continue to build and contribute to a supportive and inclusive campus community.
Allis Werkmeister
Campus Activities Specialist
(she/her/hers)
awerkmeister@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-6085
Allis is passionate about student leadership development, equity, and social justice. Growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, Allis fell in love with the outdoors and moved to Colorado for the mountains. On the weekend she can be found rock climbing, hiking, or kayaking. She earned her Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Theology at Rockhurst University and a Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs Leadership at the University of Northern Colorado. After working as an academic advisor at Colorado State University and housing / residential life at multiple other institutions.
Crystal Hurtado
Administrative and Event Planning Assistant
(she/her/hers)
churtado@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-6606
Crystal recently moved to Colorado in March of this year and is looking forward to new possibilities at both CC and in Colorado as a whole! She attended Agnes Scott College and received her BA in English and Education. After working in her local community college in her hometown of Waukegan, IL, she decided she wanted to pursue a career in higher education and event planning. We are excited to have her as part of our team!
New Position Currently Posted
Leadership and Fraternity/Sorority Coordinator
719) 389-6800
We are excited to announce our new staff member once they join our team!
Position Currently Vacant
Administrative Assistant
(719) 389-6800
We are excited to announce our new staff member once they join our team!
Arts & Crafts
Rebecca Parker
Director of Arts & Crafts
(she/her/hers)
rparker@coloradocollege.edu
(719) 389-6769
Rebecca recently joined Colorado College as the Director of the Arts and Craft Program after spending the last seven years at Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists Residency in Saugatuck, MI. She is deeply interested in craft-based histories and contemporary craft practices. She is excited to continue to expand on the culture of craft at CC and to build partnerships with students, staff, and faculty to shape the vision for the future.
Rebecca is an artist, educator, and administrator whose creative practice takes many forms from ceramics to relational and socially engaged work to arts programming and administration in cultural organizations. She is passionate about spaces at the intersection of art, education, and community and is interested in examining how trust, vulnerability, and risk-taking play a part in expanding personal growth. Rebecca grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee and received her BFA in ceramics from Middle Tennessee State University and Master of Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut. When not in the ceramic’s studio, she enjoys traveling, seeing art, and enjoying the outdoors in her new home in Colorado.