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

BRANDY MALATESTA

Director, Total Rewards

bmalatesta@mines.edu
303.384.2496

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Compensation
  • Benefits
  • Human Resources Information Systems
KYLE MATHES

KYLE MATHES

Compensation Analyst

kylemathes@mines.edu
303.384.2081

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

  • Compensation
  • Position Reviews
  • Salary Benchmarking
  • Job Offer Approval
  • Data Analytics
CARLA EDWARDS

CARLA EDWARDS

Benefits Analyst

cnedwards@mines.edu
303.273.3052

AREAS OF

SPECIALIZATION

  • Faculty Insurance Benefits 
  • Classified Employee Benefits 
  • Retirement Administration:  PERA / MDCP 
  • Workers’ Compensation 
  • Leave Management 
SAMANTHA MYERS

SAMANTHA MYERS

Benefits Analyst

smyers2@mines.edu
303.273.3196

AREAS OF

SPECIALIZATION

  • Faculty Insurance Benefits 
  • Classified Employee Benefits 
  • Retirement Plan Administration – PERA / MDCP