2017 NASPA Latino/a Knowledge Community Awardees
December 28, 2016
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