All64: Every corner of Colorado. CSU connects with every county.
“I’d like to thank (instructor Bill Schuster) for his kindness and sincerity and for always taking the time to check in even after I’ve graduated.”
During the 2022-23 academic year, we are highlighting one Colorado State University student or alum from each of Colorado’s 64 counties. The Centennial State’s land grant university has a connection to the diverse lands and people from the counties of Moffat to Baca, Montezuma to Sedgwick and everywhere in between.
Chelsea Powell
Educational status: Business, accounting concentration (2020 graduate)
Why I chose CSU: Beautiful campus
Favorite thing about CSU: Finding my best friend
Clubs/organizations in college: Mountain Riders Club; Alpha Delta Chi
Scholarships/awards in college: Daniels Fund; Green and Gold; Honors
Favorite achievement: 3-time FBLA nationals placer
Career goals: To become a CPA.
Favorite instructor: Bill Shuster always made an effort to truly help and get to know his students. I’d like to thank him for his kindness and sincerity and for always taking the time to check in even after I’ve graduated.
What do you tell people from Crowley County about CSU: Beautiful campus and great community.
Something people should know about Crowley County: We are small but very tight-knit, agricultural community.
What’s your favorite CSU tradition: Rocky Mountain Showdown
Favorite NOCO food and hangouts: Krazy Karls
Quirky fact about you: I’ve visited 8 different countries but never had my passport stamped.
Role/Influence of CSU Extension in Jackson County: There is a very active 4-H club.
Biggest adversity you’ve overcome at CSU: Staying true to myself and my values.
CSU’s All64 Project
Read about more students or alums in Colorado connected to all 64 counties. Explore all the questions and answers from every corner of the Centennial State.
