MSU Denver and the Auraria Campus will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1.

We are a dedicated team supporting a large and rapidly growing group of social work students. Therefore, we work hard to communicate with you in the most effective ways. We ask that you help us with that by utilizing the official ways to contact us (listed below).

  • Prospective BSSW or MSW Program students
    Email [email protected]
  • Accepted and enrolled BSSW Program students
    Email [email protected]
  • Accepted and enrolled MSW Program students
    Email [email protected]
  • General inquiries and questions about the field placement process
    Email [email protected].
  • To request an advising appointment:
    • Call our Welcome Desk at 303-615-0555 or
    • Stop by the Welcome Desk in Central Classroom Building room 201

Staff Leadership

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Sam Montague, M.S.E.

Director of Social Work Student Services, Operations and Finance

[email protected] 303-605-5027
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Susie Ryder, LCSW, LAC (she/her/hers)

Director of Field Education

[email protected] 303-615-1091 View Full Profile

Full-Time Social Work Staff

Claire Alfus, M.A.

Claire Alfus, M.A. (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director of Student Services

[email protected] 303-615-0112 View Full Profile
Susan A. Archuleta

Susan A. Archuleta

Grants Community Liaison

[email protected] 303-605-5919 View Full Profile
Susanne Borchaloui

Susanne Borchaloui

Financial and Administrative Services Specialist, CCWSC

[email protected] 303-605-7025 View Full Profile
Lara Bruce, MSW

Lara Bruce, MSW (she/her)

Project Director, Colorado Child Welfare Scholars Consortium (CCWSC)

[email protected] 303-605-7010 View Full Profile
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Amanda Campbell, MSW, LCSW (she/her/hers)

Associate Director of Field Education

[email protected] 303-615-1835 View Full Profile
Rebecca Cottrell, Ph.D.

Rebecca Cottrell, Ph.D.

Social Work Online and Hybrid Development Analyst

[email protected] 303-615-0321 View Full Profile
Liz De La Rosa, M.A.

Elizabeth De La Rosa, M.A.

Undergraduate Advising Services Coordinator

[email protected] 303-605-7325 View Full Profile
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Bridget Douglas (she/her)

Accounting Assistant

[email protected] 303-615-0451 View Full Profile
Jocelyn Galindo

Jocelyn Galindo

Student Services Manager

[email protected] 303-615-1247 View Full Profile
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Krystal Gutierrez, MSW (she/her/ella)

Program Manager of Field Education

[email protected] 303-605-5729 View Full Profile
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Teiriana Ibarra (she/her/ella)

Events Coordinator

[email protected] View Full Profile
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Ernie Navarette, BAS (he/him/his)

Academic Advisor and Retention Support Specialist

[email protected] View Full Profile
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Stevie Noll, MSW (she/her/hers)

Assistant Director of Field Education

[email protected] 303-605-7597 View Full Profile
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Monica Simpson (she/her/hers)

Office Administrator, Office of FIeld Education

[email protected] 303-605-7149 View Full Profile
Tisha Townsend

Tisha Townsend (she/her/hers)

Graduate Advising Specialist

[email protected] 303-605-5393 View Full Profile
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Rae Wiegand (she/her)

Administrative Operations & Program Coordinator

[email protected] 303-605-5093 View Full Profile

Social Work Student Staff Directory

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Chanel

Field Office Assistant

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Helena

Social Media Student Assistant

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Kacey

Welcome Desk Ambassador

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Kira

Welcome Desk Ambassador

Mallory Gallegos

Mallory

Lead Welcome Desk Ambassador

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Nicole

Lead Welcome Desk Ambassador

Contact Us

The Department of Social Work is here to support you on your journey!

Have a question or comment for us? Please fill out the form linked below and a member of our team will reply via email in 2-3 business days.

Contact Form

Office Location:
Central Classroom Building, Suite 201

Campus Maps and Parking

Welcome Desk Phone:
303-615-0555

Email:
[email protected]

Mailing Address:

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Department of Social Work
PO Box 173362 CB 70
Denver, CO 80217-3362