Focus: Anne oversees CCESL's long-term vision and strategic plan, working closely with staff on the implementation of programs in support of CCESL's four initiatives. She works closely with faculty as part of CCESL's community-engaged scholarship and learning initiatives. In addition, she works with CCESL's Graduate Research Assistant on evaluating the impact of CCESL's programs as well as our new Science Shop. She also works to advocate for community-engagement on campus.
Background: Anne DePrince completed her doctoral training in psychology at the University of Oregon and her clinical internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She is a licensed clinical psychologist in Colorado.
In her role as associate professor of psychology, she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses using community-engaged strategies. Her community-engaged research focuses on violence against women and children.
Focus: Cara supports faculty members in their use of service learning through CCESL's various service learning trainings and funding opportunities. She assists the director in managing the Public Good Fund, which provides grants and fellowships to DU faculty conducting community-engaged scholarship.
Cara also manages CCESL's various student programs, including the youth civic engagement program Public Achievement, which pairs DU students (who serve as coaches) with Denver middle schools and high schools.
Background: In 2009, Cara completed her dissertation, "A Case Study of Social Capital and Collaboration as a Communication Process in an Urban Community-Based Ecological Restoration Project," to earn her PhD in environmental communication from the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Department at Colorado State University. She earned her MS from CSU as well and also holds a BS in Environmental Studies and Biomedical Sciences from Western Michigan University.
Cara's work is grounded in her own commitment to social justice and engagement. In 2007, she was the recipient of a Fort Collins Community Civility Award for service to the CSU campus and the Fort Collins community.
Focus: Ryan contributes to CCESL's Service and Civic Development Initiatives by taking a leadership role in the next stage of developing CCESL's volunteer and AmeriCorps opportunities, as well as coordinating the Puksta Scholars Program.
Background: A DU alumnus, Ryan graduated with a major in sociology and minors in philosophy and psychology. He went on to serve two terms as an AmeriCorps VISTA member with the PeaceJam Foundation and then transitioned into a role as PeaceJam's Program and Development Coordinator. Ryan brings a long-standing commitment to service and social justice to CCESL. He has made diverse contributions to communities, from his service as a certified Master Composter with Denver Urban Gardens to his role supporting Amnesty International groups across the state. Ryan is currently earning a Master's degree in Leadership & Organizations from DU and serves as a Commissioner on the Governor's Commission on Community Service.
Focus: Iman assists with strategic planning, budgetary responsibilities, and marketing and event planning.
Background: Iman holds a masters degree in public policy from the University of Colorado Denver, where she focused her graduate studies on urban redevelopment and community participation in the third world (in particular, communities rebuilding post war). She has worked in local and international nonprofits, where she assisted with fundraising, women's engagement, policy and economic development in the Middle East. Iman also teaches the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict course at DU's University College.
Focus: LeeAnn Rohm serves as the AmeriCorps coordinator for the Compact Service Corps DU AmeriCorps Program. AmeriCorps is a federal initiative that supports community service in specific focus areas. DU students engaging in at least 300 hours of service over a calendar year may participate in the Compact Service Corps program, which provides training, support, critical reflection and an education award.
Background: LeeAnn hails from upstate New York, where she graduated with a BS in child & family studies and an AA in liberal arts. During her undergraduate years, LeeAnn did a tremendous amount of community outreach and campus organization.
LeeAnn is currently a student in the MSW program at DU. She is passionate about educating young adults toward becoming effective community members through social work practices and professions. With that, LeeAnn seeks to earn her doctoral degree in social work. She ultimately will strive to become part of graduate academia within social work or a field-related program.
Title: Director
Title: Associate Director
Title: Program Coordinator 
Title: Administrative Assistant 
Title: AmeriCorps Coordinator