The Map of Manya
Curious what goes into the work of a Colorado College president? Enter the “Map of Manya!” When she’s not on campus engaging with students, faculty, and staff, President Manya Whitaker is usually on the road — gathering with alumni at regional events, talking with prospective students and families about coming to CC, and sharing her expertise and CC’s thought leadership at national higher ed conferences and events. Click a destination on the map below to learn more about where Manya has been, where she’s headed next, and how she stays connected to our nationwide Tiger community.
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List of Events
NOTE: Locations shown on map are approximate.
Map of Manya
| Date | City | Coordinates | Title | Description | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | Colorado Springs, CO | 38.8353, -104.8216 | FAC Presidential Garden Party | Manya gathered with CC alumni, parents and families, faculty, staff, and Colorado Springs residents for a rainy gathering at the Fine Arts Center. She discussed college priorities, reflections from her first year as interim president, and the value of the FAC as a connector to the community. |  |
| June 4-5, 2025 | Chicago, IL | 44.9537, -93.0900 | NCHC Board of Directors Meeting | Manya attended the National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC) Board of Directors meeting. The Board is comprised of presidents and chancellors from each member institution. | |
| June 17, 2025 | Golden, CO | 39.7510, -105.2226 | HERS Leadership Institute | Manya participated in a panel at the HERS Leadership Institue summer intensive, an inclusive leadership development program for higher education professionals. She discussed her personal leadership philosophy, challenges she's faced, and guidance for those who want to move into senior and executive positions. | |
| June 26-27, 2025 | Chicago, IL | 41.8781, -87.6298 | Convening of Black Presidents Supported by the Mellon Foundation | Manya attended a convening of Black presidents and provosts to discuss opportunities and challenges for Black leadership in higher education. | |
| July 23, 2025 | Aspen, CO | 39.1911, -106.8175 | Aspen Alumni Salon | A small group of engaged alumni gathered in Aspen, where Manya talked about her vision for CC, discussed exciting initiatives on the horizon, and shared ways to stay connected. | |
| Aug. 11-21, 2025 | Namibia and South Africa | -22.9576, 18.4904 | Namibia and South Africa Familiarization Trip | Manya traveled to Namibia and South Africa for two weeks alongside Eric Popkin, Associate Professor of Sociology, to explore a potential future study abroad partnership with the Center for Global Education and Experience. |  |
| Sept. 15-17, 2025 | Washington, D.C. | 38.9072, -77.0369 | Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC Fly-In | Every year, business leaders from the Pikes Peak region go to Washington, D.C., with the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC to advocate and meet with policymakers on federal issues that directly impact employers. Manya will attend to discuss issues impacting CC and higher education. | |
| Oct. 6-7, 2025 | Greenwood Village, CO | 39.6172, -104.9508 | Optimizing Your Fundraising Strategy: A Summit for Presidents and Advancement Vice Presidents | Manya will attend this two-day summit with fellow executive leaders to learn how a strategic fundraising approach, paired with strong institutional leadership, can cultivate a thriving culture of philanthropy. | |
| Oct. 8-10, 2025 | Washington, D.C. | 38.9072, -77.0369 | NAICU Policy Committee Meeting: Fall Leadership Conference | Manya will gather with leaders from the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities to discuss the issues facing private higher education and chart the association's path forward. | |
| Oct. 12-15, 2025 | New York City, NY | 40.7128, -74.0060 | NYC Senior Art Seminar Visit | Manya will visit senior art majors and faculty during their senior seminar in New York City, joining an excursion to the Modern Museum of Art. While in New York, she'll also spend time meeting with local alumni and families. | |
| Oct. 23-24, 2025 | Carbondale, CO | 39.4022, -107.2112 | Colorado Rocky Mountain School Keynote Address | Manya will present a keynote for Family Weekend at the Colorado Rocky Mountain School, an independent college preparatory boarding and day school in Carbondale. | |
| Jan. 26-27, 2026 | New Haven, CT | 41.3083, -72.9279 | Yale Higher Education Leadership Summit | Manya attended this annual conference that brings together university presidents, board chairs, and other top leadership, to discuss the higher education environment and key strategies to shape the future of colleges and universities in the U.S. | |
| Feb. 1, 2026 | Washington, D.C. | 38.9072, -77.0369 | 2026 NAICU Annual Meeting & Advocacy Day | Manya will attend "Advocacy Amidst Upheaval: Thriving in an Uncertain Political Era," a policy and advocacy event for presidents and other senior leaders to learn about the most pressing policy issues affecting private, nonprofit higher education. |
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Last updated: 08/22/2025