Amy Parsons is the 16th president of Colorado State University. Before becoming president in 2023, she spent 17 years in leadership roles at CSU and the CSU System, following a career as an attorney in Denver. She also serves on local, state, and national boards spanning business, education, athletics, and conservation.
As president, Amy is focused on CSU’s land-grant mission, connecting education and research to the needs of Colorado communities. Her priorities include expanding access to education, preparing students for the workforce, and advancing research that addresses real-world challenges in areas like health, agriculture, water, and energy .
Amy was born in Loveland and grew up in Cheyenne. She earned her bachelor’s degree from CSU and her law degree from the University of Colorado. She and her husband, Jeff, have two daughters, one currently attending CSU and the other a recent CSU grad.