The Reisher Scholar Alumni Program seeks to continue a community that extends opportunities to Reisher Scholars after graduation. This community strives to foster social spaces where Alumni, no matter where they are in their journey, can find comradery, professional support, and ways to continue to give back. The Reisher Alumni Program aims to allow scholars to build relationships and succeed as they transition from their higher education institutions.
Reisher Alumni Program Mission Statement
Alumni Board Member
Meet your co-chair, Christy!
She says, “I became involved with Reisher when I received the scholarship in the fall of 2021. I became interested in supporting the scholarship and giving back to my community. I started working as a peer advocate, and recently, my role has changed to a Reisher program assistant at MSU Denver after I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in Social Work.” We are so thankful to have Christy on our board and for all of the hard work she dedicates to making the Alumni program so great!
Meet your co-chair, Andrew!
He says, “I graduated in 2014 from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and being a Reisher Scholar meant that I was able to successfully get my degree without the financial burden of student loans. I am forever grateful for that opportunity and joined the Reisher Alumni Board to further strengthen our community and give back to the program that gave so much to me.
Meet Amanda!
She says, “I’m excited to join the Reisher Alumni Board and give back to the program that has been such an important part of my journey as a first-generation student. After transferring from Aims Community College to the University of Northern Colorado, I served as the Reisher Scholars Peer Mentor.
Currently, I’m studying project management, and I’m eager to contribute my skills to the alumni network. I’m driven by a passion for helping others succeed in their personal and professional goals. I’m committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcomed. In my free time, you’ll find me: weight training, coding, creative writing, discovering the coziest coffee shops, and continuously learning new things. I look forward to building strong connections with fellow alumni and helping our network thrive.”
Meet Hanna!
She says, “I graduated from UCCS (go mountain lions!) in 2021 with my degree in Inclusive Elementary Education. During my time as a Reisher scholar, I served as the Peer Mentor. The Reisher program provided me with such a large sense of community in college and allowed me to begin my future without the added pressure of student debt. Serving on the board is just a small way I can give back to the
community that gave so much to me! I have been on the board since its inception and currently run our social media. In my personal life, I am currently taking a break from teaching to pursue my photography business and be a mom full-time! I am so excited to see what we as a board do next and how we can support our fellow alumni after graduation.”
Meet Anjelique!
She says, “I was welcomed into the Reisher community as a transfer student from RRCC to CU Denver, and have been connected in some capacity ever since. Without Reisher, my path would have looked a lot different. From volunteering to networking and all of the skills in between, I am proud to be a member of the Reisher Alumni Board and love to stay connected with the happenings!”
Meet John!
He says, “I was a Reisher Scholer at UCCS and graduated in 2015, receiving the Reisher scholarship changed my life forever. It allowed me to graduate without the burden of student loans, gave me the confidence to accomplish life goals, and provided me a group of brilliant and inclusive individuals to lean on. I’m excited to build our alumni group and extend a network of support.”
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Joshua Ryines, Reisher Scholarship Officer at The Denver Foundation, at jryines@denverfoundation.org.
