Board of Directors
ELECTED CSMA OFFICERS
Officers generally serve a two-year term. In 2023, the board voted to stagger elections (much like JEA) to provide better continuity. Therefore, some roles below were extended for a third year during the transition. The Secretary role was appointed by the President when the former secretary was elected as the Vice President.
President (2023-2025)
Patrick Moring, CJE
Rampart High School
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Vice-President/President-Elect (2023-2025)
Anastasia Harrison, CJE
Legend High School
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Secretary (2023-2024)
Natalie Barnard
Mountain Vista High School
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Advocacy Coordinator – For press rights and ethics issues (2023-2025)
Scott Roberts
Grandview High School
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Education Coordinator – For curriculum and contest issues (2021-2024)
Matt Varca
Grandview High School
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Digital Media Coordinator – For website and video issues (2021-2024)
Lyndsie Riggs
Cherokee Trail High School
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Middle School Coordinator (2023-2025)
Jed Palmer
Ranch View Middle School
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Immediate Past President (2023-2025)
Kristi Rathbun, MJE
Rock Canyon High School
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CSMA STAFF
Executive Director
Elise Carlson
cell: 970-930-1877
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APPOINTED STATE/NATIONAL POSITIONS
JEA State Director, Greer Scholarship Chair
Jessica Hunziker
Castle View High School
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New Teacher Mentor
Sheila Jones, CJE
retired: Englewood High School
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CSMA Press Law & Ethics Lead Instructor
CSMA Summer Adviser Workshop Lead Instructor
Adam Dawkins, CJE
Regis Jesuit High School
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Academic Partner
Greg Luft
Chair/Professor, CSU
Dept. of Journalism & Media Communication
office: 970-491-1979
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