Lana Starr Bilbo
About Lana Starr Bilbo
Lana Starr Bilbo serves as a Department Administrative Assistant and Zerista Project Manager at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2015. She has a diverse background in administrative roles and project management, with previous experience at Island Pacific Mortgage and various educational institutions.
Current Role at University of Colorado
Lana Starr Bilbo serves as the Department Administrative Assistant and Zerista Project Manager at the University of Colorado since 2015. In this role, she engages in various administrative tasks, including procurement reporting, correspondence, and providing support within the Office of Digital Education and Engagement. She also manages the Zerista web application, overseeing data uploads and coordinating with the development team. Additionally, she provides technical assistance during events, ensuring smooth operations.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position, Lana worked at Island Pacific Mortgage as a Short-term Assistant from 2013 to 2016. She also held an internship at Europarc Deutschland E.v. in 2015, where she coordinated workshops for three months. Earlier, she served as a Student Assistant at the University of Colorado from 2014 to 2015 and worked at Kapaa Public Library as a Student Assistant from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she interned at the College of Engineering at the University of Hawaii At Manoa in 2012.
Educational Background
Lana Starr Bilbo completed her high school education at Kapaa High School from 2009 to 2013. She studied at the University of Hawai‘i System from 2011 to 2013 before transferring to the University of Colorado Denver, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Sustainability from 2013 to 2017. Her educational journey also included studies at Kauai Community College.
Event Coordination and Management
In her role at the University of Colorado, Lana has been involved in coordinating the annual Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology (COLTT) Conference, a significant event that attracts around 500 attendees. She manages smaller interim events as well, demonstrating her organizational skills and ability to handle large-scale projects. Her contributions include meeting planning and document creation to support the department's initiatives.
Research and Administrative Contributions
Lana engages in various research activities, database maintenance, and process standardization within her department. She contributes to the maintenance of the Office of Digital Education and Engagement website, focusing on research, data collection, and creative presentation. Her administrative support extends to document creation and meeting planning, ensuring that departmental operations run efficiently.