DENVER (July 1, 2024) – Community College of Denver (CCD) has announced three promotions to its executive leadership. Tina Garcia, M.A., will now serve as vice president of Student Services; Shana Stovall, M.Sc., has been promoted to vice president of Human Resources; and Katrina Wert, M.A., will oversee Workforce and Community Partnerships as its vice president. The women assume their new roles on the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) immediately.

Garcia, Stovall and Wert were promoted following a thorough search and selection process. However, their continued passion for removing barriers to academic entry for Denver’s marginalized and disadvantaged populations made them the right candidates for three of the college’s most vital departments.

In their new roles, Garcia, Stovall and Wert will work collaboratively with CCD President Marielena P. DeSanctis, Ph.D., to close the equity gap in education, provide high-quality academic programs to local residents and produce a highly-trained workforce to Denver’s community.

“Through their work, Tina, Shana, and Katrina exemplify our college's mission to serve Denver's diverse communities through their outstanding leadership,” remarked President DeSanctis. “Each brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their respective roles, enriching the college's leadership team and reinforcing our commitment to educational excellence and community service.”

In her new role as vice president of Student Services, Tina Garcia, M.A., will be responsible for overseeing student support programs and initiatives, ensuring students have access to the resources they need for academic and personal success. After joining CCD in 2002 as an educational case manager at the Center for Health, Math, and Science, she later became its director in 2013. Garcia also has served as dean of Student Development and Retention, as well as dean of Enrollment and Administration and Student Success. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Services from Metropolitan State University of Denver and her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education from the University of Colorado Denver. She is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education in Leadership for Educational Equity from the University of Colorado Denver.

In 2021, Shana Stovall, M.Sc., joined CCD with over 20 years of human resources experience from the United States Army Reserve. As the vice president of Human Resources, Stovall will lead the development and implementation of strategies that support the institution's goals. Since joining the college, her leadership has been integral to fostering a supportive and inclusive college culture, recruiting and retaining dedicated staff, and building a supportive environment for student success. Stovall received her bachelor’s degree from American Military University. She later received two Masters of Science, one in Project Leadership and Management, and the other in Human Resources Management and Personnel Administration, from Denver’s Regis University.

With a varied experience in the academic and economic sectors, Katrina Wert, M.A., will continue developing pathways into the job market through her role as vice president of Workforce and Community Partnerships. A CCD faculty member since 2010, Wert shifted her focus to workforce readiness where she has dedicated her days to increasing economic opportunity and resource connections for working families across the Metro Area. As vice president, she will focus on strengthening collaborations with local businesses and organizations, create job training and placement opportunities for students, and provide the insight needed to ensure the college’s programs remain aligned with industry needs. Wert received her bachelor’s degree from Eastern Mennonite University and her Master of Arts in Adult Learning and Higher Education from the University of Denver. She actively contributes to regional boards such as the Denver Workforce Development Board, Hispanic Contractor’s Contractor Academy, and A Little Something, a refugee crafts collaborative.

For more information about CCD and its leadership team, please visit ccd.edu. To apply to open positions at the college, please visit www.schooljobs.com/careers/CCD.

About Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver (CCD) is a leading point of entry to higher education for the city and county of Denver. CCD provides cost-effective, high-quality college education, along with access and opportunity for non-traditional students, workforce development, training resources for local organizations, and community partnerships. CCD is a federally funded Hispanic Serving and designated Military Friendly Institution. Learn more at ccd.edu.