CMC Vail Valley graduation ceremony with a crowd of students throwing their caps in celebration.

CMC Vail Valley at Edwards, COMMENCEMENT 2026

May 1, 2026

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Leadership

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

  • Kerry Buhler (President), District 4: Summit School District RE-1
  • Gloria Perez (Vice President), District 6: Lake County School District RE-1 & Salida School Districts R-32-J
  • Marianne Virgili (Secretary), District 2: Roaring Fork School District RE-1
  • Bob Kuusinen (Treasurer), District 5: Steamboat Springs School District RE-2
  • Nico Brown, District 7: Eagle County School District RE-50J
  • Beth Helmke, At-Large
  • Magda King, At-Large
  • Ann Mullins (Trustee-elect), District 1: Aspen School District RE-1
  • Elizabeth Sass, District 3: Garfield County School District RE-2 & District 16

PRESIDENT

  • Dr. Matt Gianneschi

COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • Mary Boyd, Vice President of Finance & Administration and CFO
  • Kristin Heath Colon, Vice President of Advancement & CEO of the CMC Foundation
  • Shane Larson, Vice President of Student Affairs & Chief Student Affairs Officer
  • Lucia Padilla, General Counsel
  • Dr. Kathryn Regjo, Vice President of Academic Affairs & Chief Academic Affairs Officer
  • Yesenia Silva Estrada, Vice President of Planning & Chief of Staff

CAMPUS LEADERSHIP

  • Dr. Marc Brennan, Campus Vice President & Dean
  • Paula Hauswirth-Cummings, Associate Dean of Academic &
    Student Affairs
  • Dr. Amy Blakey, Assistant Dean of Instruction
  • Dr. Amy Connerton, Assistant Dean of Instruction
  • Dr. Laura Jacob, Program Director, Dental Hygiene
  • Dr. Theodore Long, Assistant Dean of Instruction
  • Sue O’Connor, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs
  • Dr. Liz Qualman, Program Director, Teacher Education
  • Tiffani Walker, Program Director, Radiologic Technology

STAGE DIGNITARIES

  • Nico Brown, CMC Board of Trustees
  • Mike Johnston, Denver Mayor
  • Lucia Padilla, JD, General Counsel

DEGREES

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education Pathway

  • Sofia Shimabukuro *

Bachelor of Arts: Elementary Education and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Pathway

  • Jazlyn Caballero
  • Daisy Velasco *

Bachelor of Arts: Human Services

  • Karla Leal Flores
  • Annette Palacios Montes *
  • Mariana Rojas Gallegos
  • Leonardo Rosales *
  • Leysa Santoy-Ledezma
  • Davide Settembre *
  • Ayla Sherman ~ *
  • Marie Toyama *
  • Tamara Villegas

Bachelor of Arts: Integrated Sustainability

  • Donald Archibald *
  • Delphine Farr ~ *

Bachelor of Applied Science: Leadership and Management

  • Ethan Carrera *
  • Nayra Jasso Estrada *
  • Shanna Perez
  • Calin Wilkewitz *

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration

  • Emma Borel *
  • Cassandra Buhl *
  • Xiomara Caballero *
  • Jasmine Fontana
  • Janeth Gutierrez Bujanda *
  • Fernanda Landeros Gonzalez *
  • Taylor Martin
  • Mark Rawson *
  • Kaden Roenfeldt
  • Ryan Serna Salazar
  • Rowan Storms
  • Lesli Trujillo
  • Samira Velasco *

Bachelor of Science: Ecosystem Science and Stewardship

  • Kylin Trussell *

Bachelor of Science: Nursing

  • Vanessa Villa Esslinger *

Associate of Arts

  • Kyra Amass ◇
  • Tyandra Asher *
  • Fatima Becerra
  • Andrea Cano *
  • Sofi Chavez ◇
  • Caitlin Cramer *
  • Abby Domanico ◇ *
  • Logan Drever ◇ *
  • Jasmine Farrer ◇ *
  • Reed Garrison ◇ *
  • Giselle Gonzalez ◇
  • Elizabeth Grimaldo
  • Miranda Holguin ◇ *
  • Eli Howard *
  • Daisy Loya Gamboa
  • Camila Lozano ◇
  • Joaquin Marin
  • Gissell Mireles ◇
  • Alexandra Montes
  • Alexis Ortega
  • Esmeralda Parra ◇
  • Gabriela Perez ◇ *
  • Ashley Rodriguez *
  • Stephanie Ruiz ◇ *
  • Iris Sheldon ◇ *
  • Camila Solis Palacios ◇
  • Audrey Tatro *
  • Sophia Tatro *
  • Natalie Vigil
  • Tiona Whilby

Associate of Arts: Business

  • Davian Barrera Rodriguez
  • Citlalli Bernal
  • Cheyenne Christopher
  • Niel Cnops
  • Brooklyn DePriest *
  • Paige Eaton *
  • Zabdiel Jasso *
  • Tania Loera *
  • Silas Lovgren ◇
  • Maribel MacIas Gutierrez
  • Martha Martinez
  • Jake McKinley
  • Joshua Morita *
  • Joanna Nagel *
  • Alexis Ortega
  • Stephanie Ruiz ◇ *
  • Lesley Salinas Gonzalez
  • Pricilla Solis
  • Ryan Stecher *
  • Jared Zeiher

Associate of Arts: Early Childhood Education

  • Letty Martinez Hernandez
  • Jocelyn Montiel Martinez

Associate of Arts: Elementary Education

  • Angelo Lozano *
  • Luz Santiesteban Meraz *

Associate of Arts: Health Science

  • Darrien Allison ~ *
  • Avery Beran *
  • Milana Fragale *
  • Natasha Garcia *
  • Ahtziri Hernandez *
  • Vanessa Lira
  • Claudia Robinson *
  • Rocio Romero
  • Mackenzie Sprincz *
  • Melanie Zavala *

Associate of Arts: History

  • Charles Callis

Associate of Arts: Political Science

  • Danielle Arney *
  • Nolen Stein

Associate of Arts: Psychology

  • Ann Avila
  • Jacqueline Beltran
  • Dacia Bullock *
  • Charles Callis
  • Juan Chavez
  • Karlie Cummins *
  • Fatima De Santiago
  • Karina Gonzalez Perez
  • Micaela Gottino *
  • Ebelia Juanita Juarez Vilca ~ *
  • Tania Lizardo *
  • Domonique Montoya
  • Karen Nolasco
  • JT (Jonathan) Tena ◇
  • Kimberly Vega Quiroz

Associate of Arts: Studio Art

  • Tania Loera *

Associate of Applied Science: Criminal Justice

  • Rio Burgess *

Associate of Applied Science: Dental Hygiene

  • Diana Aragon *
  • Tempie Cirks ~ *
  • Haley Collins *
  • Tracy Hetherington *
  • Stephanie Marvin *
  • Griseld Molina *
  • Lindsy Vega-Munoz *
  • Silvia Vicuna *
  • Karen Zavala

Associate of Applied Science: Fire Science Technology

  • Rio Burgess *

Associate of Applied Science: Paramedic

  • Nicholas Braun *
  • Aaron Hearnsberger *
  • Brandie Smith *
  • Erika Wickham *
  • Meagan Wilmers *

Associate of Applied Science: Resort Management

  • Kendall Noble *
  • Jaden Robinson

Associate of General Studies

  • Kristina Swanson *

Associate of Science

  • D'Artagnan Applegate
  • Paige Eaton *
  • Araceli Hanson
  • Hannah Howe ◇ *
  • Kailea Leeman ~
  • Citlaly Loera ◇ *
  • Victoria Long ◇ *
  • Shelby Spiegel ◇ *
  • Micah Winkel ◇ *

Associate of Science: Ecosystem Science and Stewardship

  • Ana Castillo *

Associate of Science: Health Science

  • Luna Acosta ◇ *

CERTIFICATES

A+ Computer Technician

  • Alayah Pearson

Accounting Basics

  • Rosa Rodriguez Castro

Accounting Bookkeeper

  • Jazmin Torres

Accounting Bookkeeper Basics

  • Jocelyn Ortiz Medina
  • Jazmin Torres

Accounting CPA Exam Preparation

  • Xiomara Caballero

Basic Welding and Cutting

  • Aldo Corral Gonzalez

Certified Addiction Specialist

  • Kyle Turner

Certified Addiction Technician

  • Kyle Turner

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Certificate

  • Jazlyn Caballero
  • Benjamin Patterson

Early Childhood Education: Assistant Teacher

  • Sharoll Abrego Cruz
  • Maria Aguilar
  • Viridiana Carbajal
  • Maria Esparza
  • Silvia Gonzalez Baca
  • Stefka Ivanova
  • Nayeli Loera Pompa
  • Alondra Mendoza
  • Hilda Nunez
  • Alondra Pizana
  • Ana Maria Reyes Lopez
  • Melanie Rodriguez Gonzalez
  • Valerie Romagnoli
  • Barbara Soto Pineda
  • Maria Zamudio

Early Childhood Education: Director

  • Sandra Almanza

Early Childhood Education: Teacher

  • Brandon Martinez
  • Jocelyn Montiel Martinez

Elementary Education: Alternative

  • Casey Coyle

Elementary Education: Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Certificate

  • Jazlyn Caballero
  • Benjamin Patterson

Elementary Education: Special Education Generalist Certificate

  • Daisy Velasco

EMT Basic

  • Hannah Allen
  • Leslie Altman
  • Zoe Booth
  • Camden Carle
  • Owen Forrest
  • Traver Goldberg
  • Virginia Kelsey
  • Katie Novak
  • Karina Recendiz Solis
  • Nolan Sawtelle
  • Bodhi Stockdale
  • Bradley Terry
  • Alejandro Torres
  • Jaedyn Turmel
  • Noah Warshawsky

EMT Paramedic

  • Nicholas Braun
  • Aaron Hearnsberger
  • Brandie Smith
  • Meagan Wilmers

Essential Skills

  • Jessica Warren

Foundations for Geographic Information Systems

  • Colette Saloum

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, Basic

  • Ronaldo Lopez Ramirez

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Systems, Advanced

  • Ronaldo Lopez Ramirez

Hospitality Operations

  • Jesus Lazaro Angulo
  • Kendall Noble

Medical Assistant

  • Amie Bervy
  • Jessica Faith Cook
  • Victoria Coolidge
  • Ana Yulissa Hernandez
  • Samantha Lee Klein
  • Morgan Stott
  • Michele Studebaker
  • Shauna Zelenka

Medical Billing and Coding

  • Kristina Swanson

Network +

  • Jonah Dorsky
  • Alayah Pearson
  • Jannifer Price

Nurse Aide

  • Bella Barrios
  • Juliana Carrazco
  • Camilla Escobar
  • Anahi Garcia
  • Lizbeth Garcia Landeros
  • Fernanda Jove Luna
  • Morgan Montgomery
  • Jessica Norris
  • Veronica Recendiz
  • Gisely Sanchez
  • Camila Solis Palacios
  • Victoria Taylor

Phlebotomy

  • Avery Beran
  • Katalena Lott
  • Brenna Mosley
  • Maria Rios
  • Victoria Taylor

Real Estate

  • Adilene Chavez
  • Zabdiel Jasso
  • Nayra Jasso Estrada
  • Jesus Lopez
  • Kim Moore

◇ Concurrent Enrollment Graduate

* President’s Honors List

~ Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Members

VAIL VALLEY FACULTY

Business

  • Dr. Cynthia Bell

Chemistry

  • Bethany Springer

Dental Hygiene

  • Vanessa Crookshank
  • Stacey Schramm

EMT Basic

  • Jennifer Rose

EMT Paramedic

  • Grant Middlebrook
  • Tom Schwander

English/Communications

  • Dr. Alysse Gopalakrishnan

English as a Second Language

  • Virginia Nicolai

Integrated Sustainability

  • Dr. Kim Langmaid

Mathematics

  • Amy Poppie
  • Ruth Thompson

Psychology/Human Services

  • Hannah Ross
  • Kat Schmidt

Science/Biology

  • Tim Loes
  • Dr. Josh Stepanek

Spanish

  • Carol Koch

Teacher Education

  • Dr. Leticia Burbano de Lara
  • Dr. Miguel Salinas

VAIL VALLEY STAFF

  • Jan Abbott
  • Kristin Anderson
  • Matthew Brash
  • Khalelah Carrington
  • Alexia Cherry
  • Aaron Childers
  • Kevin Cote
  • Emily Delles
  • Kathy Desportes
  • Jackie Eisenmann
  • Kristen Green
  • Amy Hawf
  • Lisa Isom
  • Suzanne Kirch
  • Julie Lingle
  • Jeanne McCann
  • Jackie McKenney
  • Ryan McPherson
  • Ramiro Mendoza
  • Willow Murphy
  • Katherine Osten
  • Erika Arzola Orellana
  • Andrew Pranger
  • Luly Ramirez
  • Lorraine Rodarte
  • Diana Scherr
  • Adam Shay
  • Katy Walker

SPECIAL THANKS

Special thanks to the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek for hosting our graduation ceremony.

National Anthem

  • Lucy Gehrke

Flowers

  • Luly Ramirez
  • Erika Arzola Orellana

Photography

  • Brian Maloney Photography

 

COMMENCEMENT STOLES & CORDS KEY

Cords

  • Red, White & Blue Cord – Veteran
  • Gold Cord – Honors
  • Gold/Blue Cord – Phi Theta Kappa
  • White/Green Cord – PTECH
  • White/Pink/Orange Cord – Human Services Degree
  • Red Cord – TRIO/SSS Program

Medallions

  • Medallion – Concurrent Enrollment Graduate

Stoles

  • Blue Stole – 1st Generation
  • Green Stole – Proud Parent
  • Yellow Stole – MALCS de CMC
  • White with Rainbow Stole – LGBTQ+
  • Black, Green, Gold & Red Stole – Black/African American
  • Black, White, Gold & Red Stole – Native American
  • Red, Blue, White & Gold Stole – Latino/Latina
  • Light Blue with Flowers Stole – Asian/Pacific Islander

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ABOUT COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE

Colorado Mountain College offers a blend of bachelor’s degrees, associate degrees and specialized certificates in programs closely aligned with the tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation economies of the rural resort communities in which the college operates.

Approximately 14,000 students attend CMC annually. In 2021, the college was designated in state law as a Dual Mission institution, joining an estimated 400 institutions – most of them in rural parts of the country – which offer an intentional blend of liberal arts programs and hands-on career skills training as well as a mix of undergraduate programs and specialized certificates.

CMC is a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, reflecting the college’s 29% Latino and Hispanic student enrollment.

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