Studio Institute Denver is pleased to announce a transition in ownership and management beginning with the Fall 2026 semester.

After years of unwavering dedication to creating inclusive pathways to 
design education, MaDonna Collingwood will be stepping away from her role leading the school.

MaDonna's visionary leadership has profoundly shaped Denver's educational landscape by creating accessible pathways for students and professionals often overlooked by traditional FAFSA funding and university routes including individuals facing financial, systemic, or circumstantial barriers to education.

Her commitment to serving underrepresented students from conventional educational systems has left an incredible mark on both the construction industry and our community.

As MaDonna successfully retires from her architecture career, we celebrate her legacy and the foundation she has built.
Studio Institute Denver will continue to honor her pioneering spirit as we move forward, remaining a distinctive and vital force in trade education that serves all who seek to learn and grow.