University of Colorado Denver
Anthony E. Graves is the current Managing Director, Partnerships & Innovation at University of Colorado Denver. Anthony has also held the position of Director of External Affairs, Denver Economic Development & Opportunity at City and County of Denver from July 2013 to July 2020. In this role, they were a senior leader in Denver's economic development agency, managing external affairs strategies across the city's portfolio of economic programs. These programs included Business Development, the Division of Small Business Opportunity (DSBO), Global Business Development, Workforce Development and the Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization Team (NEST).
As part of their role, Anthony led Denver’s Economic Equity agenda for the agency in support of the Mayor's citywide Race and Social Justice Initiative. Anthony also served as a Mayoral Appointee and administered special projects for the Mayor as requested. In addition, Anthony served on the agency's Loan Review Committee (non-voting) for the disbursement of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to small businesses.
Prior to their work at City and County of Denver, Anthony founded GRAVES CIVIC SOLUTIONS.
Anthony E. Graves has a certificate in economic development from the University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies, an MBA in international business from the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, and a BA in American history from DePauw University. Anthony also has a diploma from Denver East High School. Anthony is certified by the University of Oklahoma College of Professional and Continuing Studies as a Ron Brown Fellow and by the German Marshall Fund of the United States as a Marshall Memorial Fellow (MMF).
They work with Jennifer Sobanet - Executive Vice Chancellor, Administration & Strategy, Daniel Maxey - Chief of Staff, and Marie Williams - Vice Chancellor, University Communications. Anthony E. Graves reports to Michelle Marks, Chancellor.
University of Colorado Denver
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Situated in gorgeous downtown Denver, the University of Colorado, Denver campus offers its students access to a bustling city life filled with career and cultural opportunities, and an education that will prepare them to thrive in it. Offering traditional classes as well as total online courses through CU Online, the university has over 60 bachelor's degree options. Students can pursue degrees in a variety of options, like Art History, Environmental Sciences or Public Health. Master's, doctoral, certificate, health, and pre-collegiate options are also available. Admissions to the University of Colorado, Denver, are based upon multiple factors, including high school performance rates, the admission index calculated by GPA and ACT/SAT scores, and an optional personal letter of request. Eligible students generally have an index of 93 or higher and have completed all HEAR requirements, and show no more than two MAPS unit deficiencies. Tuition rates are discounted for in-state students. For financial assistance, students should begin by filling out the FAFSA. The university also offers scholarships based on need and merit, and students interested in applying for these should check out the University Scholarship Guide on the university website. Student life at the university is bound to have something for everyone. Denver is known for its vibrant atmosphere, opportunities and night life, and CU Denver is located just blocks away from the downtown. And, with over 100 student organizations, including honor societies, professional organizations and religious-based groups, there is plenty to do on campus as well.