
About Us
The 4 Corners Regional Alliance is a consortium of professionals in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado who work to strengthen access to and quality of inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual disability across the 4 states.
The 4 Corners Regional Alliance is committed to:
- Sharing resources with families, students, and professionals about inclusive higher education options
- Creating opportunities for professional development and program enhancement
- Researching and understanding the diverse populations we serve
- Developing communication and resources regarding neighboring programs and college preparation for students with intellectual disability
Inclusive Higher Education Across the 4 Corners Region

UTAH
- Aggies Elevated, Utah State University Main Campus - Logan, UT
- Aggies Elevated, Utah State University Eastern Campus - Price, UT
- Wolverines Elevated, Utah Valley University - Orem, UT
COLORADO
- RAM Scholars, Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
- GOAL (Go on and Learn), University of Northern Colorado - Greeley, CO
- GLOBAL Inclusive Program, Regis University- Denver, CO
- Inclusive Higher Education Solutions (IHES), Metropolitan State University of Denver - Denver, CO
- Elevate, Arapahoe Community College - Littleton, CO
- Office of Inclusive Services (OIS), University of Colorado Colorado Springs - Colorado Springs, CO
- ASPIRE Scholars (Achieving Success through Personalized Inclusive Real-World Education), Pikes Peak State College - Colorado Springs, CO
- Cultivate, Lamar Community College - Lamar, CO
ARIZONA
- Supporting Inclusive Practices in Colleges (SIP-C), Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff, AZ
- L.O.P.E.S. (Learning Opportunities for Participation and Engagement in School) Academy, Grand Canyon University- Phoenix, AZ
- Project FOCUS (Focusing Opportunities with Community & University Support), University of Arizona - Tucson, AZ
NEW MEXICO
- CLEAR (Career-Life Engagement and Readiness), San Juan College - Farmington, NM - currently unavailable for FA25-FA26
- Special Services Program, Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell, NM
- Career & Life Skills Academy, Doña Ana Community College - Las Cruces, NM
Alliance Members
- Anna Sisson Program Director, Wolverines Elevated UVU
- Denise Dumesnil, LCSW Instructor/Trainer, Assistance Dogs of the West
- Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Dimond Program Director, Aggies Elevated Eastern USU
- Jesse Woosley Transition Coordinator, New Mexico School for the Deaf (NMSD)
- Karla Phillps-Krivickas Phoenix Developmental Disability Council
- Kelly Haan Campus and Community Coordinator, Office of Inclusive Services (OIS) at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)
- Mindy Lingo Think College Liaison
- Naomi Sandweiss Program Manager, Partners for Employment NM UCEDD
- Shayna Laing Chair, IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education
- Tricia Carver Program Manager, Institute for Human Development SIP-C