Susan Decker, Program Director

Susan comes to Fort Lewis College with a BA in English, an MS in Curriculum and Social Foundation, and a PhD in Educational Media and Technology which is currently in the dissertation stages, all from Oklahoma State University.  Additionally, Susan has over 10 years of experience in higher education as a grant director and writer, student advocate, and faculty member. She is married to Patrick and has two teenage children, David and Sarah. Susan’s hobbies include writing, traveling, and enjoying live music. Her goal and passion in life is to help others to be successful in college.

email: decker_s@fortlewis.edu

Tel no. (970) 247-7518

Shaun Loveless, Office Manager

Shaun Loveless joined the STEM3 program in March after fourteen years working in Business Management and Non-Profit Services. In 2007, Shaun left his position as a Product Manager with DHL Global Forwarding and engaged in national service through AmeriCorps working with conservation based non-profits in Montana. This led to an opportunity to promote public land stewardship in 2009 and 2010 while working as a project manager on capital construction projects in the Weminuche Wilderness.  Between 2007 and 2011, he worked with physical and developmentally disabled populations in a number of roles helping to promote positive opportunities for self-growth and empowerment. Shaun is an avid outdoor enthusiast and has climbed throughout North America. He dreams often of being in his kayak or being outside under the stars.

Tel no. (970) 247-7455

E-mail: loveless_s@fortlewis.edu

Theresa Rodriguez, Student Advisor 

Theresa Rodriguez is a Fort Lewis College Graduate (2011) with a B.S. in Bio-Chemistry. Theresa was a first generation and low-income student. She is originally from the South Valley of Albuquerque, NM.  She identifies as a Chicana. As a student, Theresa was actively involved in college through clubs and student work positions. Some of  her past leadership positions have included CODE RED Facilitator, Student Intern for El Centro, FLC Student Ambassador, Resident Assistant, Vice-President of ROCA, SACNAS, President of Club del Centro, Chemistry Club, Tutor for CO-AMP, PAA,  and El Centro. Theresa is married to Vincent and has one toddler girl named Esmeralda. Her goal in the next couple years is to get a Master’s in Student Affairs Administration. She wants to help students from similar backgrounds succeed in college.

Contact: rodriguez_t@fortlewis.edu

Tel no. (970) 247-7521

Estella Moore, Student Advisor and Tutoring Coordinator

Prior to joining the STEM³ Student Success Center, Estella was the Field, Lab and Project Manager of a regional Environmental Consulting Firm for over six years.  She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Fort Lewis College (2006) with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Chemistry.  Her senior thesis, “Sulfate Concentrations in Usnea hirta along the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad” was funded by a Mountain Studies Institute grant and received a FLC Biology Department award.  Estella’s professional research includes productivity-diversity relationships, impacts of disturbance regimes (ex. fires and dams) on aquatic ecosystems and the ecological effects of mining and energy development.  She has experience in EPA approved analytical methods and training students and professionals in field and laboratory techniques.  When she is not turning students on to aquatic ecology, Estella is busy playing fiddle with her husband, Brad Bartlett, in a bluegrass band (Wild Mountain), rafting through canyons, gardening or dropping a knee in powder.

contact: moore_e@fortlewis.edu

Tel no. (970) 247-6186