Staff
Dezarai Brubaker, Director
Dezarai brings over 10 years of conference and event planning expertise to the Office of Conference Services. As a two-time graduate of Colorado State University, she takes great pride in partnering with the University community and is proud to represent the University to conference guests. Dezarai handles all new business inquiries, responds to Request for Proposals, arranges site tours, and with her staff, strategically plans for the future of the organization. Dezarai is active in the Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International (ACCED-I) and currently holds a Regional Director-Elect position.
Lauren Ankarlo, Conference Coordinator
As a CSU Alumni and a native of Colorado, Lauren brings her love for the area into her conference coordination. With over five years of event planning and coordination experience, she is excited to help out with any organizational details, reservations, or logistics that are needed to make your event a success. Lauren's conferences include the Construction Management Career Fair, High Altitude Re vegetation, and The Western North American Region of The International Biometric Society.
Ashley Clement, Conference Coordinator
Ashley spends her days coordinating a variety of summer programs including Law Enforcement Explorers, Educational Testing Services (ETS), UCA Cheer Camps and National Hispanic Institute. She stays busy making arrangements for housing, dining, and meeting space for her programs. Ashley graduated from CSU with an undergraduate degree in Business Marketing and Psychology and is glad to be back in school working towards a Masters in Management Practice.
Elodie Vigneron, Conference Coordinator
Elodie first came to CSU as an exchange student from France. After earning her Master's degree in Sports and Tourism Services Management and working eight years in the Hospitality and Sports industries, Elodie has returned to CSU. She has joined the Office of Conference Services where she now coordinates CSU and non-CSU conferences on and off campus. Elodie's conferences include The Diversity Symposium, College of Engineering Career Fair and the Rocky Mountain Meter School.
Lindsey Hoffner, Office Manager
Lindsey works with our conference coordinators in handling registration functions including processing registrations and on-site assistance. As the Office Manager, Lindsey is the front line for any questions you may have; feel free to contact her and she will be glad to help direct you to the proper person. Lindsey is a 2007 CSU alumna and is delighted to be working for her alma mater.
Janelle Armentrout, Business Manager
Janelle is responsible for administrating the financial services that are provided for participants, sponsors, and vendors for all OCS conference programs.