Total Rewards Team
In pursuit of organizational excellence for Mines, our vision is to be a trusted partner advising employees about their rights and advocating for the needs of Mines. We believe this is attainable through proactive learning and strong core values that foster an environment of collaboration, mutual respect, belonging, problem solving and trust.

BRANDY MALATESTA
Director, Total Rewards
bmalatesta@mines.edu
303.384.2496
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Human Resources Information Systems

KYLE MATHES
Compensation Analyst
kylemathes@mines.edu
303.384.2081
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Compensation
- Position Reviews
- Salary Benchmarking
- Job Offer Approval
- Data Analytics

Megan Foster
Benefits Analyst
megan.foster@mines.edu
303.273.3052
AREAS OF
SPECIALIZATION
- Faculty & Staff Employee Benefits
- Classified Employee Benefits
- Mandatory Retirement Plans (PERA/MDCP)
- Voluntary Retirement Plans

Shawn Weaver
Benefits Analyst
benefits@mines.edu
303.273.3052
AREAS OF
SPECIALIZATION
- Leave Management
- Worker’s Compensation
- Faculty & Staff Employee Benefits
- Classified Employee Benefits
- Mandatory Retirement Plans (PERA/MDCP)