Dr. James Griesemer

Director

Jim Griesemer is professor and dean emeritus at the University of Denver and serves as director of the University’s Strategic Issues Program. His background includes extensive public sector executive experience and nearly 20 years of experience in higher education. During his career he has taught management and strategy at the University of Denver, the University of Colorado and Aurora University in Illinois.

From 1994 to 2004 Griesemer served as dean of the Daniels College of Business. During his tenure the College increased its enrollment by 70 percent, quintupled its endowment, constructed a new state-of-the-art building, saw a major expansion in degree programs and gained a national reputation for excellence.  Read More

Jennifer Grady

Program Operations Manager

As a Colorado native, issues of public policy in the state are of special interest to Jennifer Grady.

Before joining the Strategic Issues Program as its Operations Manager, Jennifer practiced as an attorney in business and estate planning. She graduated from the College of Law at the University of Denver in 2002, and passed the Colorado bar in February 2003.

Jennifer attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs and obtained her B.A. in History with a Minor in  

Southwest Studies.

In addition to lending her research, writing and analysis skills to the SIP, Jennifer coordinates SIP panel meetings and oversees the day-to-day operations of the SIP office.