College of Natural Sciences 10 May, 2021
Brissa Chavez Mendoza
Before coming to Colorado State University, Brissa Chavez Mendoza knew she wanted to pursue a career in health care but wasn’t sure what exact direction she’d take.
She chose a major broad enough to explore several options – biology – and is now graduating from the College of Natural Sciences with aspirations of becoming an occupational therapist.
Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, and raised in Denver, the first-generation college student immersed herself in learning and outreach programs to help guide her exploration of the biology major and everything CSU had to offer and to help other students succeed.