Community Well-Being
Steffie Ungphakorn, Leeds’ PhD Program Manager, is a powerhouse of progress and advocacy. Over 10 years, she’s championed students, expanded the program, fostered faculty ties, and helped advance AI at Leeds.
Dalton Ford-McGee is coding his future—and building community at Leeds. As a business minor, welcome desk specialist and computer science student, he’s learning what it means to know the people around you and to build something together.
Amanda Freeberg Donovan is the 2025 recipient of the Leeds Luminary Award.
Jeremy May is the 2025 recipient of the Leeds Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Service Award.
Kate M. Harris is the 2025 recipient of the Leeds Young Alumni Achievement Award.
Chenhui Qu came from China to pursue her PhD, and from day one she has found invaluable support every step of the way to thrive in the Leeds community.
Rebecca Slezak (MBA’27) was already at CU Bolder as an adjunct professor in the journalism department, but pursuing her MBA at Leeds is bringing her closer to her dream of becoming a marketing or creative director.
Leeds is launching its inaugural Community Leader-in-Residence program on Sept. 25 and 26, featuring Wendy Lea, a nationally recognized ecosystem builder and entrepreneurship innovator.
From first-gen student to nonprofit founder, advertising professional, dedicated alumnus, current Leeds hybrid MBA student and new dad, Royer Lopez (Mktg’18, MBA’27) somehow finds the time to do it all, building a legacy shaped by passion and purpose. What's his secret?
Shannon Laird is proud to be a part of Leeds' PhD program and is ready to face the next five years with perseverance, curiosity and excitement.