Meet Our Staff
Dominic F. Martinez, Ed.D.
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Dominic.Martinez@cuanschutz.edu
Dr. Martinez is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for the Office of Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives and Undocumented Student Services at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Before becoming the Senior Director, Dominic served as the Director, Assistant Director, and Associate Director of the Office which he has now been with for over ten years. Prior to his arrival at CU, Dominic worked at the University of Wyoming as the Assistant Director of Admission and coordinator of Minority Student Recruitment for over four years. Dominic graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in Multicultural History and Student Movements. Dominic received his Master of Arts degree in Religious Studies with an emphasis in diversity and cultural/religious identities from the Department of Religious Studies at CU Boulder and his Doctorate of Education degree in Leadership for Educational Equity from CU Denver School of Education and Human Development. Dominic and his wife, Amber Martinez are proud parents of three beautiful children.
James Speed, M.S.
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James is the Associate Director for the Office of Educational Outreach and Pathway Initiatives at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Prior to his arrival at CU, James worked at CU Denver in the Policy Office and the Center for Identity & Inclusion. James graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Sociology with an Emphasis in Social Issues. James is a diversity, equity, and inclusion practitioner with over ten years of experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and higher education policy experience. He works to conceptualize and implements initiatives, programs, and frameworks.
Alisha Elliott, MA
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Alisha serves as the Undergraduate Program Coordinator with the Office of Inclusion and Outreach, and the Undergraduate Pre-Health Program Director. Prior to her arrival at CU, she served as the Assistant Director for the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Alisha graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of Colorado. Continuing her education at the University of Denver, Alisha acquired her Master of Arts in Education, with a concentration on Diversity and Higher Learning. She specializes in facilitating workshops centered around diversity and inclusion, health and wellness, health equity, and p-20 pipeline programs. Alisha is best known for cultivating inclusive communities, and educating and empowering future leaders.