Before coming to CSU, Walker served as associate dean for master’s programs at Arizona State University’s business school. Walker and this year’s dozen other honorees were selected by previous recipients of the award to represent multiple categories of business and nonprofit activity. Walker was selected along with Betty Aragon-Mitotes, president of Mujeres de Colores and co-founder of the Museo de las Tres Colonias, to receive the “Leading Ladies” award. Also to be honored, along with their categories of award, include:Banking and Finance: Christina Kraft, market president, Bank of Colorado. Business and Business Services: Lori Gama, founder and president, DaGama Digital Marketing Agency.