Amy Parsons, the sixteenth president of Colorado State University, has announced her resignation following less than four years in the role. Her last day will be December 31.
After two years as CEO of the e-commerce firm Mozzafiato, Parsons became president of Colorado State on February 1, 2023, making her the second woman to lead the university. She previously spent 17 years in executive roles with the university, including legal counsel, vice president for university operations, and executive vice chancellor of the CSU System. While on campus, she also taught courses for the master’s degree program in student affairs in higher education.
“I believe deeply in Colorado State University and in our ability to create opportunity, generate knowledge, serve Colorado, and make a meaningful difference in the world,” said President Parsons. “CSU has never been just where I work. It has been the backdrop to my family’s life, the source of many of my closest friendships, and the institution that has shaped me as a student, professional, leader, and person.”
President Parsons holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Colorado State University and a juris doctorate from the University of Colorado.