Faculty & Staff

Director & Teaching Professor

Paul's (he/him) professional experience includes over twenty years in institutions of higher education in various capacities including career development, leadership development, operations, and event management. He received his doctorate from the University of Denver in 2008 and his dissertation has explored the communication dynamics in mentoring relationships. Paul has presented at multiple conferences including the International Leadership Association and the Association of Leadership Educators. His research interests lie in the areas of leadership for sustainability and leadership education. One of his most significant achievements at DU is co-creating the Leadership and Sustainability in Belize course. Outside of DU, Paul stays active with his family and enjoys golf, volleyball, and the Denver Broncos.

Teaching Associate Professor 

Effley (he/him) is President and owner of Tiger Bee Consulting, LLC a company that he established in order to expand his opportunities in working toward positive social change. Effley specializes in leadership development workshops and seminars. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Effley is a Buckeye- born and raised in Columbus, Ohio. However, he decided to move to Colorado after just one visit to this beautiful state. Effley is an avid snowboarder, skier, and fisherman. He has a daughter starting at DU this fall, and two dogs from Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue. Effley serves on the Board of Directors for REACH Charter School and is a member of Denver African American Philanthropists (DAAP).

Teaching Assistant Professor

Joe (he/him) is a leadership scholar passionate about shifting the public consciousness about the transformative and emergent properties of leadership from the individual to the systemic level. He earned his PhD at Gonzaga University. His teaching and research interests are in leadership education, adaptive leadership, servant-leadership, and the development of equitable systems. Leadership is an inherently relational and power sensitive phenomenon and through its practice, and in the classroom, Joe believes we can collaboratively invite ourselves into more critical and ethical relationships. Outside of the classroom you can find Joe walking the botanical gardens, at the movies, or reading epic fantasy.

Faculty Director, CWC Leadership Scholars

Indhira Udofia (she/they) obtained their PhD in the Joint Program in Social Work at NC A&T University and UNC Greensboro. Their dissertation project looks at the impact of religious trauma on Black Millennials and Generation Z. In addition, she hold degrees from Duke Divinity School (MDiv), Boston School of the Theology (STM), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (MSW). Outside of teaching, they are a licensed clinical social worker and a consultant working with religious communities, mental health agencies, and other organization doing work around trauma informed care and practices. She enjoy spending time with friends and family, enjoying live music, and cooking up some niche dish for fun!

Program Coordinator, CWC Leadership Scholars

Yona Estrada (she/her/ella) is the Program Coordinator for the CWC Leadership Scholars Program. She is a proud first-generation college graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master's of Science in Higher Education from Florida International University. She was born and raised in Miami, FL and moved to Denver, CO in August 2020. Yona is passionate about advocating and supporting students with their personal and professional goals. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, exploring, and spending time with her family. Yona's Top 3 Clifton Strengths are: Input, Intellection, and Empathy.