JOSHUA FISCHER

Joshua is a Metropolitan State College of Denver (MSCD) Representative for SACAB and serves as the Public Relations Coordinator. This is his first year on SACAB and his second year at MSCD. He is a full-time student, working toward a degree in Marketing. Upon receiving his degree, he plans on doing missionary work in Mexico and Africa. His achievements and involvement on the Auraria Campus include, but are not limited to: MSCD Student Government Assembly and the Christian Student Association.

When Joshua is not in class or studying, he works full-time for ACES, which is a branch of the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC). He serves as the campus Assistant Manager for Auraria Campus Event Services. Joshua has a deep passion for road bicycling. He plans on continuing his growth in the sport and hopes to one day race in a European Circuit. Joshua also enjoys lifting weights, playing sports, and moonlit walks on the beach.

LIA PECKMAN

Lia is the University of Colorado Denver (UC-Denver) Representative for SACAB and serves as the Auraria Board Representative. This is her first year on SACAB and her fifth year at UC-Denver. She is a full-time student, working toward a B.A. in Spanish and a B.S. in Biology. Upon receiving her two Bachelor’s degrees, she plans on pursuing a Master’s in Environmental Health Science. Her achievements & involvement on the Auraria Campus include, but are not limited to: Chair of Sustainable Campus Program, graduate of the Chancellor’s Scholars and Leaders at UC-Denver, Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient, and Morris K. Udall Scholarship Nominee.

When Lia is not in class or studying, she works part-time as a Selling Assistant for Liz Claiborne Fragrances at Saks Fifth Avenue. She also loves photography and is working on expanding her business, of which she specializes in portraiture. Lia’s passions include: traveling, photography, running & biking, health, sustainability, environmental conservation, culture, jewelry, and music.

SHAREE RUFFIN Sharee is one of the Community College of Denver (CCD) Representative’s for SACAB and serves as the Chair. This is her second year on SACAB and her third year at CCD. She is a full-time student working toward an Associate’s Degree in Music. Upon receiving her degree in music, she plans on pursuing a Master’s Degree in Audio Engineering. Her achievements and involvement on the Auraria Campus include, but are not limited to, Chair of the Club Hub, outstanding member of Phi Theta Kappa, First Generation Scholar Student, and a proud recipient of the Americorps Award Scholarship, the Daniels Fund Scholarship, and the Assistance League of Denver.

When Sharee is not in class or studying, she likes to spend time with family, shop, and make a lot of good music.

SHAMYA WRIGHT Shamya is a Community College of Denver (CCD) Representative for SACAB and serves as Chief Justice. This is her first year, second semester on SACAB and her second year at CCD. She is a full-time student, working toward an Associate’s in Psychology. Upon receiving her Associate’s degree, she plans on pursuing a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Criminal Law. Shamya is also part of CCD’s student government serving as a Student Representative.

When Shamya is not in class or studying, she holds a full time job of being herself and doing what she loves to do. Shamya’s passions include: singing (in her church choir and for fun), dancing, cooking and baking, writing, poetry, traveling, music, spending time with family, and relaxing.