Mark Mastalski
Mark is an educator and entrepreneur at heart. He grew up in northern Wisconsin and received his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Following 22 years of higher education experience at UW-Madison and Fort Lewis College, Mark launched his own independent college consulting business - Mastalski Coaching & Consulting - in November 2022.
He now serves directly with college-bound students and families to help them discover the right path to and through college. Mark and his wife, Crystal (also from Wisconsin), have lived in Durango since 2007 but will relocate to Denver so Crystal can pursue her graduate degree in genetic counseling at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Mark has served on the Shanta board since 2019, and he is inspired by the everyday stories of people creating community-led initiatives that transform their lives.