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Biography

As Vice Chancellor for Advancement for the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Boulder since 2021, Katy Herbert Kotlarczyk (cut-lar-chick) oversees all campus efforts related to private fundraising, philanthropic outreach, and alumni engagement. Under her direction, the CU Boulder Advancement team identifies and partners with constituents who help advance the university’s mission.

With CU since 2010, Katy previously served as a major gift officer before eventually leading CU’s gift planning and annual giving efforts. Prior to her time at CU, Katy led fundraising for a scholarship program at Georgetown University that supported first-generation, and low-income undergraduate students. She also served as a director of Orr Group, a fundraising and strategy consultancy for nonprofit organizations.Ìý

A life-long learner, Katy holds a Doctor of Education degree in leadership in educational equity from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, as well as an MBA from DePaul University. She has both an undergraduate and master’s degree from Stanford University, where she served as captain of the women’s gymnastics team.

When she’s not working, Katy loves to read and hike, and servesÌýas a Boulder County court-appointed special advocate (CASA) for youth. She and her spouse enjoy living in Colorado with their three children, one dog, one cat, and many fish