Student Profiles

Few medical professions conjure visceral reactions like dentistry. Despite the numerous technological advancements that have been made to enhance the experience of the patient, many still dread their visit. Jill Kollar, a Doctor of Dental Medicine and an Applied Computer Science Post-Baccalaureate student, aims to change that. “I enrolled in...

A member of the Masters in Outdoor Recreation Economy Program’s inaugural class, Cassie Elrod has leveraged her graduate studies to earn an exciting new role in the outdoor industry. Cassie shares her journey from a law school graduate and practicing attorney to an outdoor enthusiast, and finally, a member of...

As a dedicated management professional, Juliana DeFriese found the Outdoor Recreation Economy program at CU Boulder as a professional development tool to sharpen her skills and expand her expertise for her current role with the US Forest Service. “I’m originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, but I moved to Columbia, South Carolina...

Emily Walbridge has always been drawn to the outdoors, as an avid participant and as a professional. When she decided it was time to return to graduate school and earn a master’s degree, she knew a program focused on the outdoor industry would be the right fit. Now, she’s earning...

Amy Richards, a professional development and industry relations program manager for the Department of Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder, is excited to celebrate the completion of her degree later this spring. She actually finished the program in December 2021, but plans to celebrate with other graduates this...