When talking about his time as a UCCS student, Travis Tafoya, '16, said, "the biggest impact was how involved I got." Tafoya was vice president of the Student Government Association, a student employee, a participant in the UCCSlead scholarship program, and the president of his fraternity. All of these connections helped Tafoya rise as a leader and form strong friendships.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Travis Tafoya spent a few years traveling across the U.S. for work. He also made time to volunteer with UCCS. One of the first volunteer opportunities that caught his attention was mentoring students in his fraternity. Tafoya enjoyed this activity because it allowed him to share his experience as a UCCS student and help up-and-coming students. Tafoya said he is passionate about volunteering with UCCS, "knowing I am giving back to something I got so much from." Some of Tafoya's other volunteer work includes reviewing scholarship applications and writing letters to incoming students during the COVID-19 pandemic. "Volunteering helps me keep a connection to UCCS and allows me to make a difference for students," he said.
