Education is the calling on Duan’s life and he has answered that call and believes that Education Leadership is about service to students and colleagues.  Duan has spent his entire professional life serving in education and wellness as a teacher, administrator, and Director in the Denver and Fort Collins communities.  He was born in St. Louis, Missouri but grew up in Park Hill Denver and has a dynamic spouse Reneca and 4 extraordinary children.  Duan has his Bachelors Degree and MBA and is currently in pursuit of his Education Doctorate.  In addition to the degrees listed above Duan also has his Principal License and certifications in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from DU, Creating Inclusive Excellence at CSU, and as a yoga instructor from IM’Unique.  He most recently served as a the Dean of Students and Director of Safety and Security at a private school in Denver.  As an alum of Colorado State (2003), Duan brings great passion and love for CSU to the work that he does for students in the Black/African American Cultural Center.

Meet Nina Askew. Nina serves as the Student Development and Retention Coordinator for the Office. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in the Spring of 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in African Studies and a minor in Sociology. Nina also works for The BIPOC Alliance and spends her time in circles of social activism.  Nina is excited to be serving in this role supporting students in the Black/African-American Cultural Center.

“It’s never too late to be what you might have been” 

One of many things, first being an avid adventurer; second being a native of the lively Riverside California, and later raised in Louisville Kentucky, where she learned to love Blue Grass and all things Kentucky Derby. In December of 2022, Victoria graduated from Kent State University in Ohio. With her degree in hand, she received a calling that her work was not yet done- it was time to pour back into college students, the B/AACC fully supports and backs her calling. Victoria finds great joy in coming to work and sharing space with so many great young-minded individuals.  

In her spare time, Victoria enjoys the organizations that she holds near and dear to her heart.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Girl Friends Incorporated, Drifters Incorporated, and she is a Life Member of Jack and Jill of America.  

Not only is she the office momager’ but her journey with Motherhood and family is her sole motivation. For the past 25 years, Victoria has been a stay-at-home parent to two phenomenal children, Naomi and Elijah.  Both are now gainfully employed and are dynamic adults!  

Victoria supported her husband, Bill, and moved nine times with his job, ask her about it! 

There is nothing she wouldn’t do for the sake of her family! 

Before concluding this very serious matter it would not be complete without the honorable mentions of her fur babies, Mila and Willow.