Tracy Gutierrez has been appointed as the new regional program manager for southern Colorado in the University of Colorado’s Office of Outreach and Engagement. She will start her position on February 2, continuing outreach work that began when the office was created in 2019. Her area of responsibility includes 21 counties, stretching from the San Luis Valley to southeastern Colorado.
Tony Salazar, vice president for outreach and engagement, commented on Gutierrez’s selection: “Tracy was selected from a very competitive field of over 360 candidates from across the state. 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 brings more than 25 years of professional experience in southern Colorado. She spent 15 years at Colorado State University Pueblo as director of alumni and community relations, where she organized over 45 events annually and led efforts to engage alumni. Her responsibilities also included representing the university at local events such as the Colorado State Fair and Chamber of Commerce activities.
In her most recent role, Gutierrez served as senior program manager at Southern Colorado Economic Development District for three years. There, she supported economic development projects and community engagement across 13 counties.
She has also maintained a long-standing relationship with the Pueblo Latino Chamber of Commerce, serving on its board multiple times and acting as board chair in 2024.
Gutierrez is a lifelong resident of Pueblo and holds a degree in mass communications from CSU Pueblo.
