Student Employment Task Force

Cara DiEnno

Associate Director, Center for Community Engagement to advance Scholarship and Learning 

 

Kristen Dominguez 

Director, Compensation 

 

John Gudvangen 

Associate Vice Chancellor, Financial Aid 

 

Sarah Hoffman 

Assistant Provost, Student Success 

 

Laura Maresca 

Vice Chancellor, Human Resources and Inclusive Community 

 

Heidi Perman 

Assistant Vice Chancellor, Career and Professional Development 

 

Carrie Ponikvar 

Executive Director, Community and Residential Life 

 

Richard Rathburn 

Executive Director, Employment Connections 

 

Ira Simon

District Manager, Sodexo 

 

Lisa Westendorf 

Associate Director, Communications, Financial Aid 

In the fall of 2019, a task force gathered to design a comprehensive holistic experience that prepares students for the 21st century career landscape.

Within DU IMPACT 2025, there is a call to provide greater support for high-impact learning experiences for students including research, internships, civic engagement and service-learning courses all with the goal of equipping undergraduate and graduate students with the skills and professional acumen needed for future career success. A deepened investment in Student Employment at the University of Denver will advance this important strategic initiative while increasing access to high-impact experiences for all students.