Colorado State University System
Kate Siegel Shimko joined the CSU System on Nov. 1, 2022, as assistant vice chancellor for community engagement, a newly created position in which she will focus on government relations involving the state executive branch and the city and county of Denver, as well as work to further relationships with the business community.
For more than 10 years, Siegel Shimko has worked in state and national politics, with experience ranging from consulting and fundraising to development of strategy. Most recently, she served as director of boards and commissions in the Colorado Governor’s Office, overseeing the appointment of more than 2,200 people to 300-plus state-level boards and commissions over a period of almost four years.
Colorado State University System
Colorado State University System includes Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global, along with the CSU System office in downtown Denver and the emerging CSU System campus at the National Western Center. With more than 250,000 living alumni worldwide, CSU System programs and people are ingrained in communities statewide, joining every day with fellow citizens, policymakers, businesses, and organizations to spark innovation, hone ideas, and improve economic vibrancy and quality of life for Colorado.