Career Support Champions

Nominations Open for the 2024-2025 Career Impact Award!

The Career Center’s mission is to support and equip CSU students and alum to discover and pursue their goals. We know that this work is not done in isolation. There are individuals and teams both within and outside the university who have a great impact on career success for CSU students and we honor all those submitted for the Career Impact Award. In addition, each month the Career Center highlights stories that uniquely impact a specific student population and/or contribute greatly to student success.

We ask that students, faculty, staff, and alumni nominate individuals or teams who have positively impacted career journeys for CSU students. Nominees will be featured throughout the year on the Career Center website, social media accounts, and newsletters.

December Career Champions

Dr. Sara Anne Tompkins

Dr. Sara Anne Tompkins serves as Associate Dean for Student Services at Colorado State University’s Graduate School, leading efforts to foster graduate student success, well-being, and belonging. A first-generation college graduate with a Ph.D. in Applied Social Psychology, she is passionate about strengths-based mentoring and supporting neurodivergent learners. Her work emphasizes kindness, authenticity, and creating spaces where all students feel seen and supported.

Jake Kirkwood

Jake Kirkwood was born and raised in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where he developed a love for the outdoors and community. He is now working as an Administrator for the Department of Computer Science while pursuing an MBA at CSU Online. He loves reading, watching sports, and spending time with his family and friends.

Tim O’Hara

Tim O’Hara is a fourth-generation Coloradan and CSU alumnus known for his artistic and award-winning photography. He began his career in journalism with clients like People Magazine and Sports Illustrated, later shifting to commercial photography. Since opening his Fort Collins studio in 1982, Tim has served a diverse range of local and national clients. His work spans location and interior photography, using advanced digital and HD formats. Deeply connected to Colorado, Tim continues to focus on capturing its people and landscapes.

Gilbert Falcon

Gilbert is a dedicated higher education professional with a strong background in student involvement, leadership development, and campus engagement. He currently serves as the Senior Program Coordinator for Involvement at Colorado State University, where he supports over 500 + student organizations. They earned their Master of Arts in Education with a focus on Higher Education Administration and Leadership from California State University, Fresno, where their research examined how nontraditional students develop leadership identities. Known for his collaborative leadership style and commitment to student success, he brings expertise in event planning, program development, and student advising. Passionate about creating meaningful student experiences, Gilbert has been recognized (ACUI Values Award & Staff Mentor Award, 2025) through national associations such as the Association of College Unions International (ACUI) for his impactful work in student affairs.

February Career Champions

Dr. Kaye Holman

With a passion for student engagement and experiential education in STEM and natural resource sciences, Dr. Kaye Holman’s work focuses on High-Impact Practices in higher education, including first-year experiences, learning communities, internships, undergraduate research, global education, and service and community-based learning. She actively incorporates career-related advising and instruction in her work to enhance both undergraduate and graduate student professional development in CSU’s Warner College of Natural Resources. Energetic, creative, and a problem-solver by nature, Kaye is known for coordinating broadly within CSU and among campus partners to facilitate internship placements that foster early-career engagement for undergraduates and promote career-defining experiences for graduate students in non-thesis, professional tracks—all while advancing the ecosystem, sustainability, and natural resource science objectives of host organizations.

Dr. Ramadan Abdunabi

Dr. Ramadan Abdunabi is a Professor of Computer Information Systems whose teaching and research integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and data-driven decision-making, Virtual Reality (VR) in cybersecurity learning, and cloud-based technology innovation to reshape the future of education. His current work focuses on developing AI-powered interactive textbooks, scalable AI assistants for programming and cybersecurity education, and cloud-based and virtual reality environments that enhance hands-on learning in cybersecurity, computer networks, and software engineering courses. He also leads research on healthcare data breach analysis, software engineering, and data-driven decision-making, emphasizing how technology and AI can advance both learning and professional practice. Dr. Abdunabi’s innovative teaching and mentoring empower students to connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications and career success.

Thea Barela-Rounsaville

Thea Barela-Rounsaville is a proud First-Generation CSU alumna and has been working in development at CSU for more than a decade. The last few years, through her fundraising work with Engagement & Extension and the Libraries, she has helped secure critical philanthropic support for internship programs, student employee development, and hands-on learning initiatives that prepare students for life beyond the classroom. Thea cares deeply about creating intentional, relationship-driven connections between students, alumni, and donors—offering students unique access to professionals, mentorship, and real-world insight. She believes in the importance of helping students explore their pathways with confidence and curiosity.

Dr. Mitchell Stansloski

Dr. Mitchell Stansloski has spent 37 years in industry solving turbomachinery reliability challenges, founding Red Wolf Reliability, earning two US patents, and authoring numerous professional courses and a textbook. After transitioning to academia, he has taught for nearly a decade, most notably leading the Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Capstone at CSU, where he connects students with industry professionals through panel discussions that expand their understanding of engineering career paths. Known for his engaging storytelling and transparency about his own career journey, he helps students envision meaningful futures in engineering. His mentorship is marked by thoughtful guidance, support for team dynamics, and a generous use of his professional network, modeling a leadership style rooted in investing in others’ growth and success.

March Career Champions

Monica McQuail

As the Digital Media and Communications Manager for Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU, Monica McQuail is dedicated to telling the college’s story through content creation. She oversees and supports the college’s social media channels, SOURCE articles and graphic design projects with help from her team of student interns. Thanks to a decade-long career devoted to natural resources communications, Monica can provide her students with practical assignments focused on science communications, enabling them to graduate with diverse portfolios and be well-prepared to enter the workforce. When it comes to working with students, Monica particularly enjoys collaborating with them and giving them the freedom to use their skills, creativity and humor to make something impactful, whether that’s an informative SOURCE article or a silly meme about fat squirrels on campus. She always wants them to be proud of the work they create, and as an artist herself, she also encourages them to find fun and joy in the creative process.

Jake Drenth

Jake Drenth joined the Surplus Property team in 2008 as the Department Manager. In his role he oversees the daily operations of the department including all aspects of sales, refurbishment, and recycling of the University’s unused equipment. With sustainability as a primary focus, he is a member of the University’s President’s Sustainability Commission which looks to advance sustainability measures across campus. He is also the acting Vice President of the University Surplus Property Association (USPA) and a member of the National Property Management Association (NPMA) and the College and University Recycling Coalition (CURC).

Teddi Tostanoski

Teddi Tostanoski serves as the Assistant Director of Social and Digital Media for Colorado State University President Amy Parsons, leading digital executive communications strategy, producing the university’s flagship podcast The Next 150, and managing a team of social media coordinators. Because of how formative mentorship was in her own life and career, she has always centered her work on ensuring the students and young professionals she works with receive that same guidance and support. Student interns have never been the sole focus of her role, but they have always been central to how the work gets done. She approaches them as early-career professionals, not support staff, investing in mentorship because their growth and the success of the work are deeply connected. And what ultimately brings her the most joy isn’t just watching students succeed at CSU, but seeing them flourish long after graduation.

Dr. Abhinandan Ronnie Banerjee

1. Ronnie is a Canadian scientist of Indian origin working as an assistant teaching professor at CSU Fort Collins, where they are continuing their research to gain more insight into the fascinating world of nanomaterials in healthcare.

2. Ronnie did their PhD from the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada with Prof Robert W J Scott, working at the Canadian Light Source (a synchrotron) on catalytic nanocomposites.

3. After their PhD they held a named post-doc position (Eyes High) at the University of Calgary and a MITACS Accelerate post-doc that morphed into a staff scientist position at the University of Windsor, in Prof John Trant’s team.

4. Ronnie has 30 publications in international journals, four patents, and is committed to UG research and research-as-teaching (REAT).

5. At CSU, they are developing subject-specific as well as interdisciplinary CUREs (course UG research experiences) to ensure equitable research exposure for students.

DR. SAMANTHA BROWN

Samantha Brown, PhD (she/her) is an Associate Professor and Director of the Parent-Child Relationships & Well-Being Lab with Human Development and Family Studies. To support the career development of CSU students, she mentors students in building their knowledge and skills in infant and early childhood mental health. She teaches courses in child development and helps students strengthen their professional and research competencies. In her lab, students focus on the health and developmental outcomes of young children and their families experiencing psychosocial risk. Students gain hands-on experience in community-based research methods, data management and analysis, and effectively communicating findings to public audiences.

“Dr. Brown is an inspiring mentor. She is a transdisciplinary research powerhouse that manages an array of community and clinical studies while collaborating with professionals from multiple disciplines. Before I even began my position in her lab, Dr. Brown generously helped me develop my grant application for the NSF GRFP and supported my decision to apply for the Applied Developmental Science PhD program with an M.S. in Human Development and Family Studies Marriage and Family specialization. After I began working with her she shared many resources to help me attain my goals and I have participated in countless career development opportunities including data collection and processing for community-based human subjects research, clinical and child assessments, analysis, dissemination, IRB and NIH protocols and submissions, and much more. Due to Dr. Brown’s guidance and connections, I have built an amazing professional and academic network. If I ever have a question or a need she is ready to help, and even when she does not have an answer she finds resources or connects me with someone who can help.

Dr. Brown is also a first-generation student and a mother and has been an amazing role model for me and other first-generation students (I am also a first-generation student and mother). I have greatly appreciated her sharing her stories and personal journey. It is clear that she cares deeply about me as a person and about helping me be successful in my chosen career path. While working in her lab I have connected with a diverse group of research assistants, which has allowed me to broaden my perspectives while gaining important professional skills. Under her mentorship, I was accepted into my chosen graduate program and am now pursuing my dream to be a clinician and a developmental scientist. It is truly an honor to have her as a mentor!”

“Dr. Brown is always looking for ways to support students in meeting their goals. She is committed not only to individual students she mentors, but also to creating a broader workforce of early childhood and infant mental health specialists who support the state of CO as a whole.”

DR. NOAH EMERY

Noah N. Emery, PhD (he/him) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University, where he serves as Co-Director of Training for the American Psychological Association (APA)-accredited Counseling Psychology and Psychological Clinical Science Doctoral Program. A licensed psychologist and addiction counselor in Colorado, Dr. Emery earned his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Dakota and completed both his predoctoral clinical internship and a NIDA-funded postdoctoral fellowship at Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies.

At CSU, Dr. Emery has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to student development through mentorship, research training, and clinical supervision. As Director of Clinical Training, he played a central role in the program’s transition from an APA-accredited Counseling Psychology program to an APA-accredited Clinical Science program.

Dr. Emery is also President Elect for the Society of Addiction Psychology, Field Editor for the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, and Principal Investigator on multiple NIH-funded projects focused on substance use and mental health. His dedication to student success and professional development continues to leave a lasting impact on the CSU community.

“Growing up as a low-income/first a generation student of color with chronic health issues, I was extremely apprehensive about applying to grad school since I viewed it as an extension of bigger systems that wanted to keep people like me underprivileged. However, one of my teachers had told me that, “In order to break the system, you have to join the system first.” Taking that to heart, I embarked on my journey towards getting my graduate degree and I was extremely selective in who to choose as my advisor. Noah was my top choice because of some of our shared identities and specifically because of the way he is able to relate to my experiences–and to this day, he absolutely uses storytelling to make me feel seen, heard, and empathetized with. This is something that I believe is unique to his lived experiences, wealth of knowledge, and endless compassion for his students (and people in general). Further, Noah has been fundamental in helping me build my professional identity by being a role model in showing me what it is like to seamlessly intertwine authenticity with professionalism. I used to think that these two were an oxymoron, but he effortlessly blended the two into a beautiful harmony that works for him, and I am grateful to have a front row seat so that I can take notes for myself. Additionally, he is the best wingman! At conferences, he always hypes me up to other professionals and bridges the connections so that I can have the courage to open the door for collaborations. I would not be here without Noah and I think his efforts deserve to be recognized. This quality of mentorship has also extended to so many students in our department because every action Noah takes is with the students’ best interests in mind. He is an ally that talks the talk and walks the walk. When he sees that something in the curriculum or department could be modified to better benefit the students, he will go through painstaking lengths to make it happen.“

ALICE LARM

Alice Larm (she/her) is a senior at CSU studying Human Resource Management and Management & Innovation, with a minor in Political Science. For the past three years she has served as an officer in the Women in Business Association (WIBA), including two years as President, where she has worked to create an inclusive and empowering space for women to grow as future leaders. She helped launch the annual spring networking mixer, which this year brought together around 120 students and professionals for meaningful connection and celebration. With their officer team, she expanded WIBA’s programming and reach – now supporting over 80 members with events focused on leadership, community development, and engagement with top companies. She is especially passionate about helping others feel seen and supported in their journey, which she has also pursued through mentoring first-year students and youth in the community. Leading WIBA has shown her the power of authentic connection and creating inclusive communities, and she is excited to keep building spaces where others can grow and thrive as she begins her career in human resources.

“Alice has been the president of WIBA for two years. The club has grown exponentially under her leadership. The mission of the club is to empower and advance women’s leadership and success in business through education, networking and valuable connections.

Last year, Alice led the relaunch of the WIBA Spring Networking Mixer which connected current members with prominent women leaders in the region. This event was a tremendous success. Alice is committed to fostering an inclusive community among members and promoting a space where students belong and are committed to lifting each other’s voices. She has been instrumental in bringing career related topics into the club through guest speakers, support and preparation for career events-including taking students to the COB Career Fair to help them build confidence among students before attending the event. She is a true career champion!“

DR. ELIZABETH RYAN

Elizabeth Ryan, PhD (she/her) is a Professor of Toxicology in the Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She started working at CSU in 2008 and has trained students across multiple colleges and disciplines in her laboratory, in the field, and in the classroom. She conducts clinical and translational scientific research related to environmental exposures (e.g. food, water, chemical contaminants, and pathogens) that impact gut microbiota metabolism and mucosal immune responses across the lifespan. Current projects involve investigation of foods such as rice bran, legumes (beans, cowpeas) and the impacts of these nutrient dense, fiber-rich foods on improving health outcomes related to reducing diarrheal disease, enhancing child growth and development as well as reducing risk for colorectal cancer. Her work is highly collaborative with local, national, and international teams that support functional and sustainable foods for animal and human health.

“Dr. Ryan’s passion for her work is truly inspiring, and her enthusiasm made me even more excited about my own path. Her kindness, mentorship, and dedication created an environment where I felt valued, motivated, and capable of making a difference. She created opportunities for connection by introducing me to professionals, community outreach centers, and local organizations throughout Fort Collins and Denver. Her support in fostering these connections has been instrumental in my growth. I’m incredibly grateful for the impact she has had on my career journey.”

“Dr. Ryan cares more about the people in her circle more than most faculty I’ve ever met and has helped guide and push the careers forward of everyone I have had the pleasure of seeing her work with. I don’t think I would have gotten into graduate school without her guidance. She pushed me throughout grad school to further my research. She was instrumental in shaping the way I view science and scientific investigations.“

Student Employee of the Year 2025-2026 Process

Nominations Open: Monday, December 22, 2025

Nominations Close: Wednesday, January 28, 2026

The Student Employee of the Year process recognizes our dedicated Student Employee staff members who serve on campus working to further the goals of the institution and to support university operations.

Student Employee of the Year nominees are traditionally invited to a reception during Student Employment Week, where the winners are announced.

Nominations will be considered for both undergraduate AND graduate Student Employees. Winners and runners-up in both categories will be awarded scholarships generously provided by the Office of Financial Aid. The winner in each category will receive a $1000 scholarship and the runner-up will receive a $250 scholarship.

Additionally this year, we will be submitting student nominees for the National Student Employment Association SEOTY sub-categories.

Students submitted from CSU for these categories will be recognized at the reception and considered for additional prize money through NSEA.

2024-2025 Career Impact Award All Honorees

Nominee Name	Department	Nominee Name	Department	Nominee Name	Department
Aaron Escobedo Garmon	El Centro	Eric Griffin	College of Business – Music Business	Logan Seabolt	Computer Science
Aditya Raikwar	College of Business	Eric Rapley	Accounting	Lor Oling	Libraries
Adam Schuller	Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences	Eric Aoki	Communication studies	Louise Allen	Program Director of the Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry
Ahmad Abdur Rehman	Civil Engineering	Eugene Kelly	Soil & Crop Sciences	Luke Bass	Department of Clinical Sciences
Ajean Ryan	Art and Art History	Fabiola Pascual Luna	Engineering Student Success Center/ Career Center	Lynn Pezzanite	Clinical Sciences
Alan Schenkel	Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology	Francisco Ortega	Computer Science	Maggie Church	Ecology
Alexis Kennedy	Master of Public Policy and Administration	Fred Palmer	Career Center	Marcie Johnston	Women’s basketball
Alex Peitsmeyer	Department of Statistics	Frédérique Grim	Languages, Literatures, and Cultures	Margaret Cook	Clinical Sciences
Alex Winter-Markham	Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories – Necropsy	Garrett Schaller	Finance and Real Estate	Marek Borowiec	Agricultural Biology
Alice Larm	CSU Women in Business Association	Gary Ozzello	Canvas Credit Union	Marie Tyrell	Career Center
Alisha Zmuda	Student Disability Center	Gamze Cavdar	Political Science	Marissa Koski	Lory Student Center Environmental Services
Amanda Hitpas	Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology	Gilbert Falcon	SLiCE	Mark Shuey	Sociology
Amanda Woerman	Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology	Gillian Bowser	Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory	Mark Zabel	Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Amy Cailene	Career Center	Gina Robinson	Political Science	Matt Camper	Agricultural Biology
Amy Prieto	Chemistry	Grace Borlee	Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology	Matthew Rhodes	Psychology
Andee Kaplan	Statistics Department	Grace Wright	College of Business	Matt West	Agricultural Biology
Andrea Karapas	Career Management Center in College of Business	Greg Robertson	Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology	Meagan Schipanski	Soil and Crop Sciences
Andrea Purdy	Languages, Literatures and Cultures	Gretchen Steidley	Languages, Literatures and Cultures	Melanie Martinez	Office of Financial Aid
Andrew Goldsmith	Head of Sport Management Masters program	Harmony Tucker	Chemistry	Melanie Pierz	CSU Online
Andrew Norton	Agriculture Biology	Heather Cronk	Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics	Melissa Centgraf	Music Theatre and Dance Department
Ann Bowen	Health Professions Advising	Heather Galanty	Biomedical Sciences	Meena Balgopal	Biology
Ann Randall	Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology	Heather McCormick	Housing	Mercedes Cooper	Cell and Molecular Biology
Anthony Montoya	Division of IT	Heather Michalak	CNS Little Shop of Physics	Michael Hogan	Sociology
Ashliee Treblik	Campus Activities/RamEvents	Hunter Ogg	Center for Vector-borne Infectious Diseases	Michael Mooney	Physics
Audrey Herron	Academic Advancement Center	Ingrid Bridge	Systems Engineering	Michelle Schrader	College of Business, Career Management Center
Audrey Swenson	Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity/OEO	Isaac Bast	Health & Exercise Science	Mike Mansfield	History
Ben Johnson	Personal and Family Finance	Jackie Bastardi	Electrical and Computer Engineering	Mike Ellis	Office of Student Affairs
Bill Bauerle	Horticulture and Landscape Architecture	Jackie Peila-Shuster	School of Education Counseling & Career Development Program	Naomi Hoyer	Clinical Sciences
Bill Shuster	Management dept. College of Business	Jacqueline Chaparro	Horticulture and Landscape Architecture	Nancy Cowley	LSC Environmental Services
Brad Reisfeld	Chemical and Biological Engineering	James Neilson	Chemistry	Natalie Pennington	Communication Studies
Bradley MacDonald	Political Science	Janis Vazquez del Mercado	Chemistry	Nick Barnard	American Sign Language
Brian Butki	Health and Exercise Science	Jake Holley	Spur – Metropolitan Agricultural Reseach Center	Nick Perri	Accounting
Bria Gallegos	College of Agricultural Sciences	James Tillotson	Mechanical Engineering	Nicolle McMurray	College of Liberal Arts
Brianna Ridenour	Adult Learner and Veteran Services	Jamie Dahl	Human Dimensions of Natural Resources	Nikhil Krishnaswamy	Computer Science
Brooke Kahn	Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology	James Fielder	Political Science	Nina Askew	Black and African American Cultural Center
Bryce O’Tierney	English	Jennie Willis	Biology Department	Noah Emery	Psychology
Caitlin Kotnik	College of Liberal Arts	Jason Ahola	Food Animal Science	Orlando Cruz	Wolves 2 Rams
Cal Boren	Housing and Dining Services – Conference and Event Services	Jeanine Walsh	College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences	Patricia Gacia	Division of IT
Carleigh Fedorka	Equine Science	Jeffrey Snodgrass	Anthropology	Patricia Vigil	Student Services
Carlos Olivo-Delgado	Chemistry	Jen Currin-McCulloch	School of Social Work	Patti Chapman Mishler	Everitt Real Estate Center
Carmen López Ramírez	College of Liberal Arts	Jennifer Bousselot	Horticulture and Landscape Architecture	Paul Callahan	Nancy Richardson Design Center
Carmen Menoni	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering	Jeremy Daily	Systems Engineering	Pete Thrasher	Everitt Real Estate Center
Carrie Tomlinson	CO State Forest Service	Jeremiah Easley	Clinical Sciences	Peter Harris	Political Science
Carole Makela	School of Education	Jess Dyrdahl	SLiCE and ASCSU	Phillip Knabenbauer	BioMARC
Cayla Bellamy	School of Music, Theater, and Dance	Jesse McLain	College of Liberal Arts	Price Johnston	Theatre
Cecelia Kreider	Department of Art and Art History	Jessie Harney	Political Science	Rachel G. Lucas-Thompson	Human Development and Family Studies
Charles Benner	CSU Finance Club	Jessica Hill	Biochemistry Molecular Biology	Rachel Waddell	Music
Chasen Jackson	School of Biomedical Engineering	Jill Zaretsky	School of Education	Rafael Duarte	Campus Activities
Chris Amerman	College of Agricultural Sciences	Joan Anderson	Design and Merchandising	Ramadan Abdunabi	Computer Information Systems
Chris Ritsema	Business School – Accounting	Jocelyn Lapham	Office of Inclusive Excellence	Ray Black	Ethnic Studies
Christie Mathews	Projects & Outreach, Housing & Dining Services	Jody Vogeler	Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory	Rebekah Kading	Microbiology, Immunology, Pathology
Christianne Magee	Biomedical Sciences	John Lindsey	Music	Rebecca Phillips	School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
Christine Chiu	Atmospheric Science	John Sanderson	Center for Collaborative Conservation	Robert DeMaria	Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere
Christopher M. Harper	Construction Management Department	John Van de Lindt	Civil and Environmental Engineering Department	Roberto Muntoreanu	Art and Art History Department
Christopher Snow	Chemical and Biological Engineering Department	Joseph DeFranco	Molecular, Immunology & Pathology	Robin Walter	College of Liberal Arts
Chuck Harp	C.P. Gillette Museum of Arthropod Diversity	Joshua Chan	Chemical and Biological Engineering	Ron Moorhead	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Graduate and current owner of The Animal Clinic in Ogallala, NE
Claire Lavelle	Chemical and Biological Engineering	Joshua Craver	Controlled Environment Horticulture	Roy Rodriguez	Facilities Management
Claudia Hernandez	Engineering Student Success Center	Judy Bejarano	Dance	Ryadi Adityavarman	Design and Merchandising
Colleen Weitzel	College of Liberal Arts	Julie Moreno	Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences	Ryan Maresh	Biomedical Sciences
Colleen Duncan	Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology	Kara Coffino	Education	Sam Holthouser	Career Center
Connor Price	NASA	Karan Venayagamoorthy	Civil and Environmental Engineering	Samantha Brown	Human Development and Family Studies
Corey Campbell	Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology & Biochemistry	Karen Montgomery Moore	English	Samantha Thomas	Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Courtenay Daum	Political Science	Karina Concepion	Academic Advancement Center	Samuel Bechara	Mechanical Engineering
Courtney Olson	Engineering Success Center / Career Center	Karyl Sabbath	Communication Studies	Sara Anne Tompkins	Psychology
Crisann Hanes	College of Business, Graduate Programs	Kate Bedford	Design and Merchandising	Sara Murphy	Enterprise Mobility
Crystal Cooke	Agricultural Biology	Katie Wimp	Equipment	Sara Rathburn	Geosciences
Cyane Tornatzky	Art	Kate Thibodeaux	Orientation and Transition Programs	Sarah Tisdale	Atmospheric Science
Cynthia Scarpa	College of Business	Kate Vickery	Oncology VTH	Savannah Rocha-Wrigley	Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences
Dakota Cotner	College of Liberal Arts	Kathryn Ernst	Impact MBA	Sean Jaster	Access Center
Dale Galich	Division of IT- Pueblo	Katherine Kiel	Microbiology, Immunology, & Pathology – Liepkalns Lab	Sean Waters	English
Dan Lark	Health and Exercise Science	Kathryn Metzger	Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources	Seth Dillard	Biomedical Engineering
Daniel Weitzel	Political Science	Kathy Lachenauer	Department of Management	Shannon Miller	Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dani Wesolowski	Garfield County Extension	Kayla Dwyer	Animal Science	Shelby Sack	Impact MBA
Danny Saldana	English	Kayna Hobbs-Murphy	Design and Merchandising	Shrideep Pallickara	Computer Science
Dave Montgomery	Department of Mechanical Engineering and Caterpillar Inc.	Kaye Holman	Ecosystem Science and Sustainability	Sierra Puente	Athletics-Ram Life
Dawn Mallette	School of Education	Kelly Hall	Clinical Sciences	Stephanie Kampf	Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Denise Apodaca	Music Theatre and Dance	Kelly McGregor	College of Liberal Arts Academic Success Department	Steve Miller	Atmospheric Science
Denise Ostmeyer	Laboratory Animal Resources	Kelsey Donahue	College of Business	Steve Weiss	Journalism and Media Communication
Derek Decker	School of Education	Kelsey Schultz	Career Center	Steven Conrad	Systems Engineering
Diane Miller	Computer Information Systems	Keri Canada	Anthropology	Steven Fassnacht	Ecosystem Science and Sustainability
Diego Gutierrez	Agricultural Biology	Kendra Allen	Design and Merchandising	Simon Harris	Scholar Success Programs
Digital Workshop Center		Kenneth Ivie Jr	Biomedical sciences	Sudeep Pasricha	Electrical and Computer Engineering
Dominique David-Chavez	Forest and Rangeland Stewardship	Kevin Keefe	Business and Financial Services Department	Susan Spackman Panjabi	Colorado Natural Heritage Program
Donna DeMaranville	Psychology	Kim Pannell	University Housing	Suzanne Faris	Art and Art History
Doreen Martinez	Ethnic Studies	Kimberly Carracedo	New Era	Sydney Stodghill	Student Case Management
Duan Ruff	SLiCE	Kimberly Jeckel	Biomedical Sciences	Tanya Dewey	Biology
Dwayne Watson	Campus Office	Kristen Bukowski	Art and Art History	Taru Dutt	Microbiology, Immunology, and Pathology
Dylan Scheller	Walter Scott College of Engineering	Kristin Berthold	Chemistry	Terry Engle	Animal Sciences
Dylan Soller	Math	Krista Campbell	Poudre School District	Theodore “Gray” Hollingsworth	Facilities Management – Logistics – Material Handler
Edwin Chong	Electrical and Computer Engineering	Kristina Quynn	CSU Writes	Tiara Marshall	Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
Elena Lancioni	Health and Exercise Science	Kristina Reda	Office of Engagement and Extension – CSU Online Student Recruitment	Tim Coburn	Systems Engineering
Elias Quinonez	Agriculture at CSU	Kristen Ruegg	Biology	Tom Buchanan	Facility Management
Elizabeth Barnes	Atmospheric Science	Kristin Zersen	Clinical Sciences	Tran Winick	CSU Online
Elizabeth Ryan	Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences	Kyle Granger Jr.	Clinical Sciences	Troy Osborn	Computer Science
Emily Gallichotte	Center for Vector-borne Infectious Diseases	Kyle Yates	Office of Engagement and Extension	Tyrell Grayson	Black African American Cultural Center
Emily Leck	Department of Design and Merchandising	Lauren Brunell	Office of Admissions	Vanessa Hayward	Education Abroad
Emily Valerioti	Walter Scott Jr. College of Engineering, Scott Scholars Program	Laura Schneck	Temple Grandin Equine Center	Vidya Gaddy	Computer Science
Emma Green	Career Center	Leslie Patterson	Mechanical Engineering	Vita Prentiss	Housing and Dining
Erin Meier	Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering	Lida Aflatoony	Design and Merchandising	Wilfred Previant	Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
Erin Reichert	Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences	Lisa Fyffe	Department of Occupational Therapy	Zach Schaller	Economics

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Submit a Nomination?

CSU students
CSU faculty or staff members
CSU alumni

Who Can Be Nominated?

Nominees must be associated with CSU in some capacity. Examples include:

CSU faculty or staff member
CSU graduate student
CSU alumni
Employer/recruiter from a career fair
Mentor (non-CSU faculty or staff) from a CSU program (ex: LEAD Conference mentor, RAM Life mentor)

What Will Be Asked On The Nomination Form?

You will be asked to provide the following:

Person being nominated, including role at/with CSU and how you know them
Career development theme, based on:

Connections
Storytelling
Education/Exploration
Collaboration

Brief explanation of their impact
Your name, contact information, and permission (or not) to share your nomination in posts

How Long Will It Take To Nominate Someone?

It should take less than 5 minutes to fill out the nomination form

Where Will My Nomination Go?

Your nomination will go to the Career Impact Awards Committee, comprised of staff from the CSU Career Center who will be reviewing nomination monthly. The information shared will be used to determine when/how we honor award winners, including but not limited to social media posts, website copy, newsletter spotlights, digital screen slides, Source articles, etc.

Who Can I Contact With Additional Questions?

Additional questions can be directed to Josh Alvarez at Joshua.Alvarez@colostate.edu.

Career Support Champions

Nominations Open for the 2024-2025 Career Impact Award!

December Career Champions

February Career Champions

March Career Champions

Student Employee of the Year 2025-2026 Process

2024-2025 Career Impact Award All Honorees

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Submit a Nomination?

Who Can Be Nominated?

What Will Be Asked On The Nomination Form?

How Long Will It Take To Nominate Someone?

Where Will My Nomination Go?

Who Can I Contact With Additional Questions?

Past Honorees

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