Gutierrez named regional program manager in southern Colorado
Tracy Gutierrez has been named the next regional program manager for southern Colorado in CU’s Office of Outreach and Engagement.
She begins her new role Feb. 2, continuing the work in southern Colorado begun by Outreach and Engagement when the office was established in 2019. The territory includes 21 counties from the San Luis Valley to southeastern Colorado.
“Tracy was selected from a very competitive field of over 360 candidates from across the state,” said Tony Salazar, vice president for outreach and engagement. “Our team is pleased to welcome Tracy into our statewide outreach and engagement work. We are excited to have her expertise and experience as she continues to build upon the relationships we’ve created in this important part of the state.”
Gutierrez has worked professionally throughout southern Colorado for over 25 years. She served as director of alumni and community relations at Colorado State University Pueblo for 15 years, planning over 45 events each year in addition to leading alumni engagement efforts. She also led community relations efforts, including university representation at community events such as the Colorado State Fair and Chamber of Commerce functions.
For the past three years, Gutierrez worked in regional economic development, serving as the senior program manager at Southern Colorado Economic Development District. The organization serves 13 counties in support of economic development projects and community engagement efforts.
Gutierrez has been involved with the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce for over 25 years, serving on the board of directors for multiple terms, and most recently serving as board chair in 2024.
A proud lifelong Puebloan, she earned her degree in mass communications from CSU Pueblo (formerly the University of Southern Colorado).