Office of External Relations

In his new role as Assistant Dean of External Relations, Travis manages and enhances the school’s relationships with external constituents, including the private sector, government agencies, community organizations, philanthropic supporters, alumni, and more. Travis came to ColoradoSPH from the CU Anschutz Advancement Office, where he served most recently as Senior Director of Development. He has been a member of the CU Anschutz campus community for a decade, holding leadership posts in both alumni relations and development. During his time in the Office of Advancement, Travis led a team of development professionals responsible for more than $30 million in public-private-philanthropic partnerships benefitting the CU System. He was also the campus’ primary advancement partner in the efforts to pass Colorado Senate Bill 22-172, which established the early phase of the state’s Rural Health-Care Workforce Initiative. In recent years, he helped refine financial management strategies for more than $25 million in funding, expanded campus capacity to invest in EDI initiatives and scholarships, boosted faculty support for programs like pediatric hematology and nurse education, and built stronger relationships with health sciences alumni throughout the U.S. Other professional experience includes work in local and state policy making, civic engagement, and issue-based advocacy work. Travis holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a master’s degree in public administration. Both are from the University of Colorado.