Welcome to our New Faculty and Staff! Colby Berry Security Officer, Department of Security, RVU-CO Campus Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Colby moved to Colorado with his family in 2000. While he has grown to love the state, with all of its hiking trails (and specifically, the Manitou Springs Incline), he misses the "neareternal daylight during the summers" in Alaska. He received an A+ certification, is currently working on a Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician certification, and is finishing up an Associates of Applied Sciences degree at Community College of Aurora. He has also learned the coding language of Python over the years. His work history is no less eclectic: he spent four years in the U.S. Army Reserves, serving as both a vertical (Electrician) and horizontal (Heavy Equipment Operator) engineer and currently holds an E5 rank. In 2017, he finished a 9-month tour in Kuwait under Operation Inherent resolve, in which he participated in base reconstruction missions throughout Dubai and Afghanistan. Outside of the military, he has worked in various security positions and, most recently, as a Tower Climber at Viaero Wireless. Upon arriving at RVU, he noted, "The first thing you notice is the professional atmosphere when you walk through the front doors. That alone excites me and I hope to maintain that standard. As an engineer, the building is amazing." Colby enjoys reading about history, playing team sports, hiking, cheering on his beloved Jacksonville Jaguars, and watching live entertainment (whether that be sports or music). He also has a very useful skill: "I can type between 95100 words per minute at 99% accuracy despite being entirely self-taught on the keyboard," he said. Interestingly, being a military veteran is a tradition in his family. Both of his parents and two of his siblings have served in the Army! Welcome to the team, Colby! Wendy Feliz Administrative Assistant, MSBS Program, RVU-CO Campus Wendy was born in Las Matas de Farfán, a small town in the Dominican Republic, and lived in the capital city of Santo Domingo. When she was 14 years old, she enrolled in the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, where she obtained a degree
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in Architecture. Simultaneously, she earned an Associate's degree in Theater from Bellas Artes y Cultos. Immediately upon graduation, she married her now-husband, Aldo, and moved to Mexico. There, she obtained a degree in Catholic Studies from Anahuac University. "I was determined to rediscover my spirituality." Following their year in Mexico, they moved first to California and then to Colorado. Since coming to Colorado, Wendy has worked as an Executive Assistant in the Office of Hispanic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Denver, as well as for the Bishop of Orlando. Overall, she has over ten years of experience in administrative roles for both the non-profit and public sectors. At RVU, she hopes to contribute her "unorthodox background" to the MSBS program and to continue to grow at both a personal and a professional level. Wendy and Aldo have two children: 3-year-old Fatima and 1-year-old Ismael. "Our home is always filled with giggles and tears (seriously)." They enjoy family gatherings every Sunday after church: "It's like a weekly Thanksgiving!" She also enjoys reading with her kids. She is contemplative and optimistic in her daily life. "I have learned to enjoy and love every part of my life, as chaotic and unpredictable as it may seem. I've discovered hope and, in this hope, everything comes together. Carpe diem!" She values her spirituality: several years ago, she went on a pilgrimage in which she walked from Denver to New Mexico. Welcome, Wendy! Brittany George Residency Coordinator for Psychiatry and NMM+1 Residency Programs; Sky Ridge Medical Center Born and raised in Montreal, Canada, Brittany lived in New Hampshire for 12 years before settling in Colorado. In 2013, she had moved to Vail for a winter season to "live the ski bum life," but fell in love with the state and never returned to New Hampshire. Brittany received her Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Management and Policy (with a concentration in Therapeutic Recreation) from the University of New Hampshire. She has been a certified Recreation Therapy Specialist for the last five years, working at Highlands Behavioral Health and Medical Center of Aurora. "I’m excited to be working with all of the great residents and doctors in a new capacity," she said.
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