Our Staff
Stu Crair
Director & Founder
Stu Crair is the Director & Founder of the Digital Workshop Center (DWC). In 2006, after many years in technology and higher education, Stu began DWC by offering private, customized training. Though DWC has grown immensely, Stu remains focused on providing the same customer service and personalized attention to all students.
Stu has a degree in Information Systems from the University of Maryland at College Park and has over 20 years of experience in higher education and technology. Since 2014, he has also taught as an adjunct Instructor at Colorado State University’s College of Business. Stu is passionate about helping others to succeed and enjoys mentoring DWC instructors. Stu loves to see our students leave with a spring in their step, armed with new skills to find a new job or advance in their career.
In his free time, Stu enjoys cooking, yoga, hiking, and plays drums with several local bands.
Ally Biernat
Admissions Director
Ally is a Colorado native who decided to make Fort Collins her home after graduating from Colorado State University with a BS in Nutrition and Food Science. She has experience working in a variety of industries and thrives on making genuine connections in her community. She is passionate about helping others and facilitating learning and professional development.
She is always looking for her next creative challenge whether it is out in the mountains, in her kitchen, or at the office. In her free time you will find her out in her garden, exploring a new rock climbing route, or paddle boarding with her pup, Wilder.
Brittany Lieske
Student Affairs Manager
Brittany grew up in Illinois outside of Chicago and moved out to Fort Collins six years ago for a change in scenery and to pursue a Communications degree at CSU. She has been loving Colorado ever since.
She has a passion for working closely with others and helping people better themselves both personally and professionally. For all these reasons, Brittany is excited about being a part of the DWC team.
Outside of work you can find her somewhere in the mountains, by a river, at a concert, or in the kitchen trying out a new recipe. Whether it be alone, or with friends, Brittany is always finding happiness being out in nature.
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Savannah Nickerson
Communications Assistant
Savannah grew up in New England and spent time in New Hampshire before moving out to Colorado back in 2020. After settling in Denver, she entered into the Writing, Rhetoric, & Social Change Master’s program at CSU and made the move up to Fort Collins. She recently graduated after completing a thesis project in designing an alternative writing curriculum that focuses on teaching students how to write for and communicate with online audiences.
When not writing or creating content, Savannah is on a mission to find the best secluded hikes and trail runs of Colorado and surrounding areas. She can always be found on the trails, at the next indie rock concert, and in Old Town serving up Blue Agave tacos.
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