About The Climate Hub

Where science meets real-world climate solutions

The CSU Climate Hub at Spur connects Colorado State University’s expertise with the challenges of a changing climate. We turn research into practical solutions that help communities, businesses and governments plan and adapt.

Our mission is to bridge science and action. By linking data and knowledge with experience, the Climate Hub helps people make informed decisions that strengthen resilience, reduce climate impact, and promote innovation across Colorado and beyond.

What we do

Learn more about our Climate Services and Climate Hub Initiatives.

Who we work with

We collaborate with:

Staff

Veera Mitzner

Veera Mitzner

Director
Jeff Muhs

Jeff Muhs

Research Associate III, Institute for Entrepreneurship
Russ Schumacher

Russ Schumacher

State Climatologist, Colorado Climate Center
Peter Goble

Peter Goble

Assistant State Climatologist, Colorado Climate Center
Allie Mazurek

Allie Mazurek

Engagement Climatologist, Research Associate III, Colorado Climate Center
Zeinab Rezaie

Zeinab Rezaie

Climate Accelerator Manager, Institute for Entrepreneurship
Sydney Scholes

Sydney Scholes

Program Specialist

Gwen Corner

Research and Special Projects Manager

Advisory Board

The Founding Advisory Board includes leaders from government, business and philanthropy who guide the Hub’s priorities and help expand its reach.

Lauren Barredo

Lauren Barredo

Chief of Staff, New York Climate Exchange
Paul Bodnar

Paul Bodnar

Director of Sustainable Finance, Industry, and Diplomacy, Bezos Earth Fund
Aaron Brockett

Aaron Brockett

City of Boulder Mayor
Jack Fritzinger

Jack Fritzinger

Founder and CEO, JF Strategies
Laura Hickernell

Laura Hickernell

CEO, Colorado Cleantech
David Monsma

David Monsma

Director of Energy Programs, Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation
Kevin Petty

Kevin Petty

Founder/Principal, Kathorao Consulting
Jeannie Renne-Malone

Jeannie Renne-Malone

Vice President of Global Sustainability, VF Corporation