CSU Pueblo Experts Available to Comment on 2024 Presidential, State, and Local Elections and Campaigns

Pueblo, CO – As the nation gears up for the 2024 presidential, state, and local elections, Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) offers a roster of faculty experts who can provide in-depth analysis on the key issues shaping the political landscape.

With Vice President Kamala Harris securing the Democratic nomination and former President Donald Trump as the presumptive Republican nominee, CSU Pueblo’s experts are prepared to offer insights on the evolving dynamics of the presidential race and its potential impacts on the state and local elections.

Available experts include:

Presidential Politics and National Issues:

• Ryan Strickler, Associate Professor of Political Science, expert on voter behavior and social media's influence on political perceptions
• Kathryn Starkey, Dean of Extended Studies, expert in presidential campaign strategies

State and Local Elections:

• Eddie Lucero, Assistant Professor of Political Science, expert in state-level politics and local governance

Economy and Policy:

• Grant Weller, Associate Professor of History, expert on economic policy and its historical context

Healthcare and Social Policy:

• Margie Day, Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, expert on healthcare policy and its electoral implications
• Bethany Kies-Bolkema, Associate Professor of Health Science, expert in public health initiatives and their role in elections

Diversity and Inclusion in Politics:

• Dr. Trevor Gates-Crandall, Assistant Professor of Social Health, expert in LGBTQIA+ issues and family policy in electoral contexts

Cybersecurity and Election Integrity:

• Roberto Mejias, Director, Center for Cyber Security Education and Research

"Our faculty experts are uniquely positioned to provide nuanced perspectives on the complex issues shaping the 2024 elections at all levels," said Gena Alfonso, Public Information Officer at CSU Pueblo. "Their expertise, combined with their experience working and teaching in a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, offers valuable insights for media coverage that reflects the diversity of our political landscape."

The Experts Directory is a community service provided by CSU Pueblo's Marketing, Communications, and Community Relations team. If you are a member of the press or would like someone to speak with your group or at a conference, please contact the faculty or staff member directly.

ON DEADLINE? Please inform us of deadline requests by calling Gena Alfonso at 719-671-0929 (cell) or emailing gena.alfonso@csupueblo.edu and we will respond promptly.