Meet The Team
JOHN VASQUEZ (he/him)
Executive Director of Graduate Studies and Research
john.vasquez@csupueblo.edu
Dr. Vasquez is the Executive Director of Graduate Studies and Research. He has 25 years of experience in higher education, managing various grants from NSF, NIH, and foundations. He oversees the Graduate School and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at CSU Pueblo, focusing on connecting faculty with grant opportunities and ensuring compliance with policies and review boards like IRB, IUCUC, and Biosafety. Dr. Vasquez is enthusiastic about working at one of the few Hispanic-serving public institutions in the state with a Graduate School. Outside of work, he is involved with rescue dog organizations, volunteers, supports BIPOC causes in the arts, science, and engineering, and enjoys running and CrossFit.
JENNIFER FULLER
Strategic Initiatives Coordinator (Interim), Graduate Studies & Research
jennifer.fuller@csupueblo.edu
TAYLOR DAY (he/him)
Graduate Assistant and Graduate Student Success Coach
t.day@pack.csupueblo.edu
Taylor is a Graduate Assistant and Graduate Student Success Coach at CSU Pueblo. With over a decade of military experience in training, coaching, and mentoring, Taylor has also served as a Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Environmental Compliance Officer, and Equal Opportunity Advisor. His responsibilities include student engagement, outreach, academic success planning, programming, collaboration, and data reporting. Taylor is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is dedicated to fostering resolution, empowerment, and growth within the CSU Pueblo community.
Megan Mitchell (she/her)
Graduate Student Success Coach and Text to Connect Project Manager
megan.mitchell@csupueblo.edu
Megan is a Graduate Student Success Coach and Text to Connect Project Manager at CSU Pueblo. Text to Connect is the Graduate School's first pilot program for supporting graduate student success. Megan created this program with support and guidance from CSU-Pueblo faculty, administrators, student organizations, and community partners. Her responsibilities include student engagement, outreach, programming, collaboration, and data reporting. She is a U.S. Army veteran and has experience providing individual and group services to youth and families. Megan is completing her Master of Social Work (MSW) and is dedicated to advocating for equity and student leadership in higher education.
