The Colorado College Student Trustee for the 2023-24 academic year is Chris Heckenkamp ’24! The student trustee is a voting member of the Board of Trustees and a non-voting member of student government. The student trustee is responsible for attending all Board of Trustees meetings, serving on a Board committee and Strategic Planning Team (SPT), and enhancing communication between the Board and the student body. The student trustee is elected directly by students from a group chosen by the Board. 

Chris is a philosophy major and a music and education minor. Outside of the classroom, Chris performs in theater, Dance Workshop, and Opera Scenes; is part of a boxing club; will be joining the ultimate frisbee team; is starting a business; is writing and producing an album; and is a mentor for the Stroud Scholars program. He is in his third year working as a Residential Advisor and his first year as a Priddy leader.

Chris is passionate about yoga and meditation, and he is training to be an Ishanga so he can give people tools to transform themselves like someone gave to him. He’s also a big fan of climbing mountains, camping, hiking, and backpacking. 

He says, “I’m thrilled to be on the Board of Trustees — and excited to serve the CC community, learn the scope of my responsibility, and create solutions with you all.”