Our Board is made up of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and 5 Board Members
Leadership. Service. Commitment to Our Profession.
The Colorado/Wyoming State Assembly is led by surgical technology professionals who volunteer their time, experience, and expertise to serve our members and strengthen our profession across Colorado and Wyoming.
Our Board works together to support continuing education, professional engagement, responsible governance, and opportunities for members to become involved in the work of their State Assembly.
Mandie Treacey, CST
Bio Coming Soon
PresidentLizeth Huerta, CST
I'm Lizeth (pronounced Lissette, she/her/hers). I've been a CST for 6 years, I was on the cardiothoracic team at UW Health in Madison, WI (2018-2020), and am currently on the CT team at UC Health at their main campus in Aurora (2020-present).
I have had the privilege to precept students and staff at both hospitals. I was asked to join the Inpatient Or Unit Council (July 2019-2020) at UW Health.
At UC Health, I was the chair of the Employee Engagement & Retention committee (2021-2023). I help organize many food, toy, and pet supply drives, as well as many work activities for the staff.
I currently am the chair of our OR/SPD committee, where both departments come together to discuss and communicate reoccurring issues, misunderstandings, improvements and implementations. We further educate the staff and either department of any improvements or changes made to our practice.
I love to volunteer in advance myself in my career. Outside of that, you can find me traveling the world was my husband, spoiling our dog, TJ, and immersing myself in Mexican culture. As for hobbies, I love dancing, crafting and antiquing.
Vice President
Antoinette Trujillo-Fergus, MBA, CST, CRCST
My name is Antoinette Trujillo-Fergus, and I am proud to serve the Colorado/Wyoming State Assembly. I am the Program Director for Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing at Pikes Peak State College and also serve on the national board for the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA). I am deeply passionate about supporting our profession and helping it grow through education, mentorship, and advocacy. When I’m not in the classroom or working closely with students, you’ll likely find me cheering at one of my kids’ sporting events or unwinding with a good book. I look forward to connecting with all of you and continuing to advance our profession together!
Treasurer
Hi everyone! My name is Julie Beard CST, FAST and I am proud to serve the Colorado Wyoming State Assembly of AST in my second term as Secretary. I've been a CST for 21 years in a Level 1 trauma hospital in Denver as a Lead tech, serving at one point or another most of the surgical specialties in inpatient, outpatient and labor & delivery. I can't pick on specialty as my favorite because I love them all. When I am not working you can find me either on horseback competing at AQHA shows, swimming laps in the pool or in a lake, reading or exploring trails with my husband and superdog Chip.
SecretaryJulie Beard, CST, FAST
Board of DirectorsAlisa Rendon, CST
Bio coming soon
I am Lori McGregor. I have been a CST since 2010. I worked at a level 2 trauma center in MT until 2018, where I scrubbed on heart cases. I earned my first assist degree and served as a clinical coordinator for a Surg Tech program for several years. Since moving to CO, I've been working at St. Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs and have scrubbed everything from noses to toes-es. I was on the MT AST Board for many years and am excited to help serve on the CO board now. When I'm not scrubbed in, I love to play Pickleball and read more books than I did the year before.
Board of DirectorsLori McGregor, CST
Nichole brings a dynamic blend of clinical expertise and leadership to the board, with over two decades of experience in healthcare. She began her career as an athletic trainer, serving for six years before transitioning into surgical technology in 2009. Her dedication to patient care and surgical excellence led her to work in a Level II trauma facility, where she remained until 2024. She now continues her impact at a surgery center, focusing on outpatient procedures and streamlined care. Nichole also served on the board at Front Range Community College (FRCC), where she played a key role in helping the surgical technology program gain accreditation—demonstrating her commitment to advancing education and professional standards in the field. Outside of work, Nichole enjoys camping and spending quality time with her two dogs, Griffin and Hudson, embracing the outdoors and the comfort of home in equal measure.
Board of DirectorsNichole Olson, CST
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Board of Directors Roles and Responsibilities
Diversity should be made a priority to bring new perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to your board. The composition of a board should reflect a diversity of thought, backgrounds, skills, experiences, and expertise that, collectively, enable the board to perform effectively. The State Assembly Board of Directors shall consist of the executive officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and five other elected Directors.
[Proviso: State Assemblies with 250 active members or less shall elect the President, Vice President, Treasurer, and one Director in odd-numbered years and shall elect the Secretary and two Directors in even-numbered years.]