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Contact: 303-315-2500 or chancellor@ucdenver.edu


Chancellor Scheduling Request

Please use this form to submit meeting or event requests for Interim Chancellor Schmiesing. Please provide as much detail as possible, even if planning details remain tentative.

We advise submitting your request two to three months ahead of time. If you are submitting with less lead time, please explain the urgency of the request. Requests are discussed on a regular basis and a member of the Chancellor’s office will follow up once reviewed.


Chancellor’s Administrative Team 

Daniel Maxey, Chief of Staff

As chief of staff,  Daniel Maxey assists CU Denver leadership in managing a variety of campus-wide initiatives, relationships, and priorities that are critical to the continued progress of the university. Read Daniel Maxey’s bio.

Contact: 303-315-2125 or daniel.maxey@ucdenver.edu


Anca Kokinakos, Manager of Chancellor’s Office Operations

Anca Kokinakos works with the Chancellor’s administrative team and colleagues across CU Denver to manage the daily operations needs of the Office of the Chancellor.

Contact: 303-315-0103 or anca.kokinakos@ucdenver.edu


Brighty Melton, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Brighty Melton oversees the Chancellor’s daily calendar, managing scheduling requests, and other administrative duties for the Office of the Chancellor.

Contact: 303-315-7682 or brighty.melton@ucdenver.edu


Meron Ayele, Assistant to the Chief of Staff

Meron Ayele serves as the assistant to Dan Maxey, managing his daily calendar and assisting with various project management needs.

Contact: 303-315-2500 or meron.ayele@ucdenver.edu

Chancellor’s Office

CU Denver

Lawrence Street Center

1380 Lawrence Street

Suite 1400

Denver, CO 80204


303-315-2500

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