Karla Hardesty

Karla Hardesty

Interim Dean of Academic Support/Accreditation Liaison Officer
719-539-7908 | kjhardesty@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

Education

  • BS, Colorado State University
  • MA, University of Wyoming

Current Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Colleges and Universities
  • Association for the Assessment of Learning in Higher Education
  • CDHE General Education Credential Taskforce
  • Colorado Regional Assessment Council

Former Professional memberships

  • Reimagining College Access Taskforce
  • WICHE Interstate Passport (Colorado facilitator)
  • AACRAO
  • RMASFAA
  • Academic Management Institute
  • CDHE Assessment Subcommittee

Personal Interests

I am studying higher education in the University of Denver's education doctoral program, alongside with a great cohort of fellow CMC colleagues. In addition to my professional passion for striving to improve education access and attainment in Colorado, especially for marginalized populations, I have served in healthcare governance roles for over 15 years, hoping to improve healthcare access for better, more equitable health outcomes in Colorado's communities. I chair the board of San Luis Valley Health and have served on various taskforces, councils, and boards with the Colorado Hospital Association, the American Hospital Association, and the National Rural Health Association. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, and trying to have a green thumb.

Family

I grew up in Salida but also remember CMC as a child when my mom worked at what is now Spring Valley (and I took a correspondence course in the 1990s). My spouse Matt, also from Salida, and I hope to enjoy more of Colorado's outdoors now that our children are grown and pursuing college and professional career goals.

Laura Jacob

Laura Jacob, RDH, MA, FADHA, CHC

Program Director, Dental Hygiene and Adjunct Faculty, Communications
970-947-8407 | ljacob@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: She / Her / Hers

Education

  • Anticipated Doctorate in Higher Education, 2025, University of Denver, Morgridge College of Education
  • Master of Applied Communication with a Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1999, University of Denver, University College
  • Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, 1985, University of Colorado, School of Dentistry
  • Certificate in Dental Infection Prevention, 2020
  • Certificate in Healthcare Compliance, 2018

Awards

  • Ethel Covington Award, 2022 and 1995, (only person to ever receive the honor twice from the Colorado Dental Association)
  • Fellow American Dental Hygienists' Association
  • University of Denver, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2016
  • Ethyl Covington Award, University of Colorado, 1985

Professional Associations

  • American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA)
  • Colorado Dental Hygienists' Association (CODHA)
  • Metropolitan Denver Dental Hygienists' Association (MDDHS)
  • American Dental Education Association (ADEA)
  • Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)
  • Organization for Safety Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP)

Personal Interests

Laura enjoys everything outside, especially in the summer, and practices yoga regularly.

Family

Laura has a very close relationship with her adult twins, Garth and Veronika, who share a home together in south Denver. Her partner lives in Telluride and they enjoy great adventures together.

 

Emily Delles

Emily Delles, MS Ed

CEPA/Dual Enrollment Coordinator
970-569-2905 | edelles@coloradomtn.edu
Pronouns: She / Her

Education

  • MS, Early Reading and Literacy, Walden University
  • BS,Elementary and Special Education, SUNY Geneseo

Personal Interests

I am passionate about creating equitable opportunities for students and enjoy helping them strive to reach their goals.

 

Kristin Anderson

Kristin Anderson

TRIO SSS Coordinator
970-569-2934 | kmanderson3@coloradomtn.edu

Education

  • B.A., Journalism and Marketing, Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • A.A., Colorado Mountain College

Awards

  • Colorado Associated Press and NPPA photojournalism awards

Family

Married with one daughter and one dog.

Personal Interests

I love to spend time with family, walk the dog, ski, hike, bike, raft and be in the sun. I also love photography, sewing and art.