2017 NASPA Latino/a Knowledge Community Awardees

Dear colegas,

Thank you all so much for the great nominations you submitted. It is inspiring and motivational to read the many accomplishments our community achieves. The leadership you all demonstrate through your commitment to the community is astounding. Please help me in congratulating our 2017 NASPA Latino/a Knowledge Community Awardees!

Amigo Award: Gender & Sexuality Knowledge Community

Outstanding Undergraduate Award: Diana Ascencio, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona & Natasha Piñeiros, The College of New Jersey

Outstanding Graduate Student Award: Julie Johanna Henriquez, Louisiana State University

Outstanding Faculty Award: David Perez II, Pennsylvania State University

Outstanding New Professional Award: Missy Dominguez, University of Washington, Bothell

Outstanding Mid-Level Professional Award: Lorena Marquez, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona & Maria Genao-Homs, Northeastern Illinois University

Outstanding New Program: Hispanic College Institute at Fort Hays State University

Outstanding Service Award: Osvaldo de Valle, San Francisco State University

Outstanding Senior Student Affairs Officer: Magdalena (Maggie) de la Teja, Northeast Campus of Tarrant County College District

On behalf of the Awards Committee, have a great holiday season! Please join us for the LKC Mena-Valdez Awards Ceremony in San Antonio, TX on Tuesday, March 14 from 7 p.m. – 9:30pm.

Sincerely,

Leonel A. Diaz Jr

LKC Awards Chair