Welcome to the Office of

Heather Vargas

REPRESENTATIVE-AT-LARGE FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER 25-26
From her insightful time as manager, supervisor, and Chair of the State Student Advisory Council for the Colorado Community College Systems while attending Front Range Community College to bringing her experience with her as she studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, Heather Vargas hopes to fight for the people and lead us into the final frontiers of space.

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Heather’s Accomplishments:

2023 - Current

2023:

  • August 25th, 2023 - Was voted into the Student Government Association at Front Range Community College as the State Student Advisory Council Representative. Defining laws and changes on a state wide level and communicating changes that will effect the students and faculty of FRCC.
  • August 28th, 2023 - Was hired as a Student Ambassador for FRCC introducing students to the college campus and hosting events for new and coming students, as well as answering students questions in person and through email.
  • September 1st, 2023 - Was hired as Equity and Inclusion Liaison for Front Range Community College, looking for and advocating for student issues that may be effecting the community.
  • September 8th, 2023 - Became interim Chair of the State Student Advisory Council while we held elections for executive roles. Began her campaign as Chair for the State Student Advisory Council, overseeing the council and setting the agenda for current school year.
  • December 8th, 2023 - Offically nominated Chair of the State Student Advisory Council overseeing all 13 community colleges in Colorado.

2024

  • January 8th 2024 - Was hired as Administrative Assistant for the Department of Social Sciences ensuring the execution of any administrative duties or responsibilities from faculty or staff in department.
  • January 31st, 2024 - Talked to law makers in Colorado about policies effecting the Community Colleges of Colorado Systems and began dialogue with representatives to include students in their decision making. 
  • February 14th, 2024 - Met with the heads of the Community College of Colorado Systems, all 13 presidents of each campus and the team that oversees them, and discussed the 10 year plan they wish to implement throughout all of Colorado, how it’s in its initial stages, and how they’re working with a company to ensure high yielding results.
  • April 17th, 2024 - Was given an Award and recognized for her outstanding achievements as Chair of the SSAC for CCCS.
  • May 9th, 2024 - Graduated from Front Range Community College with her Associates Degree in Political Science.
  • July 15th, 2024 - Was accepted and admitted into the University of Colorado Boulder.
  • July 30th, 2024 - Was hired as the Sports Sustainability Fan Engagement Assistant, assisting with administrative duties as well as educating tail gaters at CU football games how to be responsible fans and keep sports green.

2025