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Marketing and Communication Staff Members

  • Laura Araujo Laura Araujo Recruitment Specialist (719) 502-2667 S-102c, Box R11, Rampart Range Education associate of arts from Pikes Peak Community College Anticipated bachelor of arts in Anthropology spring 2012 from University of Colorado - Colorado Springs Favorite thing about PPCC The overall encouragement of experiential knowledge. Favorite quote The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience. - Eleanor Roosevelt Stress Relief Gardening; walking with Bella (my golden retriever); reading; wine tasting; camping; hiking; and playing with the kid. If you meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? Jane Goodall
  • Belenda Cornelius Belenda Cornelius Recruitment Specialist (719) 502-2088 DT-S122b, Box D37, Downtown Studio Pursuing a Ph.D. master of arts degree from University of Colorado – Colorado Springs in Counseling and Human Services bachelor of science degree from Virginia State College with dual major in Textiles & Clothing, and Home Economics Education. Favorite thing about PPCC PPCC has a diverse population of students serving all races, religions, nationalities, sexual orientation, disabilities, ages, etc. Favorite quote Man’s mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions. - Oliver Wendell Holmes Stress relief Church on Sundays and serve as an usher and keep notes as the secretary; working out at Curves and Zumba dancing; visiting art museums; reading my Bible and other nonfictional books; working in my yard; singing; cooking; and watching travel shows on TV. If you could meet anyone – dead or alive - who would it be? First Lady Michelle Obama and Harriet Tubman
  • Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson Information & Online Community Coordinator (719) 502-2022 A-324, Box C11, Centennial bachelor of arts in English, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs associate of arts from Pikes Peak Community College Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs Favorite thing about PPCC PPCC transforms lives. Stress relief Free-range, organic chicken farming; playing drums and piano; making a mess in the kitchen and calling it cooking. Favorite quote(s)? What is to give light must endure burning. - Viktor Frankl and........... Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon Stress relief Free-range, organic chicken farming; playing drums and piano; making a mess in the kitchen and calling it cooking. If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? Frank Zappa
  • Carol Salyers Carol Salyers General Professional II (719) 502-2019 A-324, Box C11, Centennial

    Education

    Bachelor of Science Outdoor Recreation/Environmental Interpretation, Colorado State University – Ft. Collins

    Favorite thing about PPCC

    The wonderful diversity of people, and telling our students' often extraordinary stories of succeeding against great odds.

    Favorite quote

    When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world. – John Muir

    Stress relief 

    Spending time with my two dogs and three cats; hiking/walking; cooking, especially ethnic foods; reading; doing Zumba dance and body building classes at 24-Hour Fitness; taking photos; and traveling when possible.

    If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

    Jesus and Abraham Lincoln
  • Allison Swickard Allison Swickard Executive Director, Marketing, Recruiting and Communications (719) 502-2666 A-324, Box C11, Centennial Education master's degree in Organizational Communication from the University of Colorado - Colorado Springs bachelor's degree in Public Relations/Journalism from Otterbein College Favorite thing about PPCC Knowing the work we do helps all people have access to education. Favorite quote In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different. - Coco Chanel Stress relief Walking my two big dogs, Bear and Millie; strength training; doing anything outdoorsy, especially skiing at Winter Park. If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be? The Dali Lama
  • Leah Von Fange Leah Von Fange Art and Graphic Design Coordinator (719) 502-2196 A-324, Box C11, Centennial