2024 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Wendy Brown-Danks, Office of Graduate Studies - Recipient
Rika Toyama Gaines, Tseng College of Extended Learning
Merit Award
Yvonne Carrillo, Tseng College of Extended Learning - Recipient
Javier Hidalgo, Institutional Research - Recipient
George A Johnson, Jr., Department of Cinema and Television Arts - Recipient
Silvia Argueta, Tseng College of Extended Learning
Wendy Brown-Danks, Office of Graduate Studies
Sherihan Elsharif, Academic Resources and Planning
Noreen Galvin, College of Humanities, Dean's Office
Antonio Gonzalez, Matador Advising Hub
Julie Grosz, KCSN Radio
Anthony Ivankovic, University Library, Circulation Services
Lauren Jarvis, Tseng College of Extended Learning
Laura Kelly, KCSN Radio
Michael Paloma, Tseng College of Extended Learning
Oscar Ramirez, Physical Plant Management
Anh Tieu, Klotz Student Health Center
Ani Zatourian, KCSN Radio
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
Sarah Johnson, Institute for Sustainability - Recipient
Veronica Muncal, RIOS
Student Assistant of the Year Award
Carlos Alex Flamenco, Office of Human Resources - Recipient
Ashley Godinez, Department of Social Work
Keyan Moiny, Academic Resources and Planning
Amairany Ortiz Nieto, Financial Aid & Scholarship
Phoebe Shorter, Department of Psychology
Leadership Award
Charlene Manzueta, Research and Sponsored Program - Recipient
Austin Eriksson, Energy and Sustainability
Janene White, College of Humanities
Sustainability Award
Zachary Ghamlouch, Student Housing and Residential Life - Recipient
Emilie Ducourneau, University Library
Manuel Munoz, Physical Plant Management
Jolene Koester Team Award
Operational Enhancements for University Relations and Advancements Project - Recipient
Matador Move-Out Donation Drive
CSUN Mobile Application Relaunch
Teacher Curriculum Center’s (TCC) Sharon Fogarty Juvenile Literature Collection Reorganization and Relocation
CSUN Magazine Redesign
Center for Transformational Educator Preparation Programs (CTEPP)
Student Affairs Strengths Initiative
2023 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Kelly Kroeker, Academic First Year Experiences- Recipient
Merit Award
Timothy Boyle, Geography Department - Recipient
Marisol Garcia, Klotz Student Health Center - Recipient
Joaquin Marinez, Disablility Resources and Educational Services - Recipient
Erika Baron, Communication Studies
Melissa Dreiling, Alumni Relations
Noreen Galvin, Dean's Office - Humanities
Lani Kiapos, Graduate Studies
Paul Phung, Tseng College
Joe Rodriguez, Tseng College
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
Paul Lazarony, David Nazarian COBAE – Recipient
Community Engaged Award
Jonathan Martinez, Liberal Studies Program - Recipient
Student Assistant of the Year Award
Gerardo Llamas, Environmental Health & Stafety - Recipient
Anastasiia Brigadnova, TUC - Meal Plan
Emma Galloway, Journalism
Reema Haque, University Student Union, Marketing
Yuliana Rodriguez, Communication Studies
Saleena Torres, University Student Union, Marketing
Sustainability Award
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center – Recipient
Jonathan Martinez, Liberal Studies Program
Tosin Folorunso, Associated Students
Jolene Koester Team Award
HERE Center Badge Project - Recipient
Veronica Villasenor, Health Equity Research and Education Center - Team Leader
Amber Bui, Health Equity Research and Education Center - Team Leader
Dimpal Jain, Ed. Leadership and Policy Studies
Carrie Saetermoe, Psychology
CSUN 2023 Giving Day
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Relations - Team Leader
Chelsea Wisenbaker, Annual Giving - Team Leader
Rachelle Yousuf, Annual Giving - Team Leader
Jonathan Adrias, University Development
Eddie Alvarez, Foundation State
Arpie Aroian, Resource Management
Meredith Atwater, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Araceli Ayala, Resource Management
Tracy Baum, University Development
Erika Bayless, University Development
Justin Cabanting, Foundation State
Lee Choo, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Edson Santos-Davila, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Susan Dickman, University Development
Delia Escobar, Resource Management
Jarrod Fasching, University Development
Fariba Ferdosi, Resource Management
Tania Garcia, University Development
Julie Gastelum, Foundation State
Erik Greeny, University Development
Deanne Grimes, University Development
Tarry Kang, University Development
David Lane, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Heather Lake, University Development
Kate Llave, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Quindavius Martin, University Development
Perrine Mann, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Erik Martinez, University Development
Courtney McIntyre, University Development
Katherine Nicolai, University Development
Sarah Oesterle, University Development
Marco Ortiz, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Josselyn Partida, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Cha Panelo, Resource Management
John Pepitone, University Development
Genesis Pineda, University Development
Melayn Poladian, Resource Management
Danny Reader, Resource Management
Kimon Rethis, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Luann Rocha, University Development
Michael Ryan, University Development
Leyla Sade, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Aracely Salas, Resource Management
Michael Salerno, Resource Management
Nancy Sedano, Alumni Relations
Suren Seropian, University Development
Wei Shen, Annual Giving
Jesse Spero, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Ira Unterman, Resource Management
Steve Vail, University Development
Diane Wai, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Brenda Zendejas, Foundation State
One Card Implementation Committee
David Dufault-Hunter, Enrollment Services - Team Leader
Nick Alexander, Office of the Registrar
Shellie Hadvina, Development & Alumni Relations
Emily Jensen, Office of the President
Callie Juarez, Academic Affairs
Kevin Krzewinski, Information Technology
Mike Lennon, The University Corporation
Shayan Moshtael, AS President
Janet Oh, Institutional Research
Karen Pak, Financial Services
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Jenny Soto, Enrollment Services
Jason Wang, Physical Plant Management
Student Affairs Assessment Community of Practice
Megan Bell, Student Affairs - Team Leader
Sonya Adlersberg, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Ale Aparicio, University Student Union
Aja Butler, Matador Involvement Center
Kevin Conn, Student Housing and Residential Life
Nyla Dalferes, The Career Center
Gabby Danis, Student Development & Transitional Programs
Karla Gonzalez, Student Development & Transitional Programs
Pat Alford-Keating, University Counseling Services
Sharon Kinard, University Student Union
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center
Joaquin Marinez, Disability Resources and Education Services
Arriana Martin, Associated Students
Cathy McLeod, National Center on Deafness
Tatiana Ortega, Office of the Registrar
Aileen Rolon, National Center on Deafness
Shelley Sakoda, University Student Union
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs Technology
Yasmine Sidhu, Klotz Student Health Center
Juana Maria Valdivia, Student Outreach & Recruitment
Steven Wang, University Counseling Services
Eleanor Wolgast, International & Exchange Student Center
Student-Athlete Mental Health Team
Abram Milton, University Counseling Services - Team Leader
Amy Rosenblatt, University Counseling Services - Team Leader
Ashley Samson, University Counseling Services - Team Leader
2022 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Rachel Valiensi, Faculty Personnel Lead Analyst - Recipient
Wendy Brown, Coordinator of Operational Resources
Ellen Lee, Computer Science
Erika Ostrander, Art Galleries
Joanne 'Jody' Sawyer, Klotz Student Health Center
Herbert Serrano, Academic Technology
Merit Award
Timothy Boyle, Geography Department - Recipient
Marisol Garcia, Klotz Student Health Center - Recipient
Joaquin Marinez, Disablility Resources and Educational Services - Recipient
Erika Baron, Communication Studies
Melissa Dreiling, Alumni Relations
Noreen Galvin, Dean's Office - Humanities
Lani Kiapos, Graduate Studies
Paul Phung, Tseng College
Joe Rodriguez, Tseng College
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
Paul Lazarony, David Nazarian COBAE – Recipient
Community Engaged Award
Jonathan Martinez, Liberal Studies Program - Recipient
Student Assistant of the Year Award
Stanley Thermidor, Project Rebound/Chic - Recipient
Saran Arriola, Journalism
Conor Bloom, Exl Distance Learning
Gabriella Choi, Dean's Office - Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, & Communication
Mikayla Jakubecy-Gibson, Graduate Studies
Student Assistant of the Year Award
Gerardo Llamas, Environmental Health & Stafety - Recipient
Anastasiia Brigadnova, TUC - Meal Plan
Emma Galloway, Journalism
Reema Haque, University Student Union, Marketing
Yuliana Rodriguez, Communication Studies
Saleena Torres, University Student Union, Marketing
Sustainability Award
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center – Recipient
Jonathan Martinez, Liberal Studies Program
Tosin Folorunso, Associated Students
Jolene Koester Team Award
HERE Center Badge Project - Recipient
Veronica Villasenor, Health Equity Research and Education Center - Team Leader
Amber Bui, Health Equity Research and Education Center - Team Leader
Dimpal Jain, Ed. Leadership and Policy Studies
Carrie Saetermoe, Psychology
CSUN 2023 Giving Day
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Relations - Team Leader
Chelsea Wisenbaker, Annual Giving - Team Leader
Rachelle Yousuf, Annual Giving - Team Leader
Jonathan Adrias, University Development
Eddie Alvarez, Foundation State
Arpie Aroian, Resource Management
Meredith Atwater, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Araceli Ayala, Resource Management
Tracy Baum, University Development
Erika Bayless, University Development
Justin Cabanting, Foundation State
Lee Choo, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Edson Santos-Davila, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Susan Dickman, University Development
Delia Escobar, Resource Management
Jarrod Fasching, University Development
Fariba Ferdosi, Resource Management
Tania Garcia, University Development
Julie Gastelum, Foundation State
Erik Greeny, University Development
Deanne Grimes, University Development
Tarry Kang, University Development
David Lane, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Heather Lake, University Development
Kate Llave, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Quindavius Martin, University Development
Perrine Mann, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Erik Martinez, University Development
Courtney McIntyre, University Development
Katherine Nicolai, University Development
Sarah Oesterle, University Development
Marco Ortiz, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Josselyn Partida, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Cha Panelo, Resource Management
John Pepitone, University Development
Genesis Pineda, University Development
Melayn Poladian, Resource Management
Danny Reader, Resource Management
Kimon Rethis, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Luann Rocha, University Development
Michael Ryan, University Development
Leyla Sade, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Aracely Salas, Resource Management
Michael Salerno, Resource Management
Nancy Sedano, Alumni Relations
Suren Seropian, University Development
Wei Shen, Annual Giving
Jesse Spero, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Ira Unterman, Resource Management
Steve Vail, University Development
Diane Wai, Strategic Communications & Brand Management
Brenda Zendejas, Foundation State
One Card Implementation Committee
David Dufault-Hunter, Enrollment Services - Team Leader
Nick Alexander, Office of the Registrar
Shellie Hadvina, Development & Alumni Relations
Emily Jensen, Office of the President
Callie Juarez, Academic Affairs
Kevin Krzewinski, Information Technology
Mike Lennon, The University Corporation
Shayan Moshtael, AS President
Janet Oh, Institutional Research
Karen Pak, Financial Services
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Jenny Soto, Enrollment Services
Jason Wang, Physical Plant Management
Student Affairs Assessment Community of Practice
Megan Bell, Student Affairs - Team Leader
Sonya Adlersberg, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Ale Aparicio, University Student Union
Aja Butler, Matador Involvement Center
Kevin Conn, Student Housing and Residential Life
Nyla Dalferes, The Career Center
Gabby Danis, Student Development & Transitional Programs
Karla Gonzalez, Student Development & Transitional Programs
Pat Alford-Keating, University Counseling Services
Sharon Kinard, University Student Union
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center
Joaquin Marinez, Disability Resources and Education Services
Arriana Martin, Associated Students
Cathy McLeod, National Center on Deafness
Tatiana Ortega, Office of the Registrar
Aileen Rolon, National Center on Deafness
Shelley Sakoda, University Student Union
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs Technology
Yasmine Sidhu, Klotz Student Health Center
Juana Maria Valdivia, Student Outreach & Recruitment
Steven Wang, University Counseling Services
Eleanor Wolgast, International & Exchange Student Center
Student-Athlete Mental Health Team
Abram Milton, University Counseling Services - Team Leader
Amy Rosenblatt, University Counseling Services - Team Leader
Ashley Samson, University Counseling Services - Team Leader
2020 & 2021 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Geoff Stocker, Kinesiology - Recipient
Michael Zeigler, Theatre - Recipient
Tim Szczepanski, Associated Students - Outdoor Adventures
Robert Harbeston, Physical Plant Management Distribution Center
Leadership Award
Linda Reid-Chassiakos, Klotz Student Health Center - Recipient
Gregory Murphy, Police Services - Recipient
Elizabeth Adams, Undergraduate Studies
Jodi Johnson, Disability Resources & Educational Services
Kevin Lizarraga, Marketing & Communications
Merit Award
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions & Records - Recipient
Lina Gurgenian, Klotz Student Health Center - Recipient
Gabriella Nguyen, Klotz Student Health Center - Recipient
Kelly Riese, Elementary Education - Recipient
Guillermo Flores-Beltran, University Library
Jessica Fred, Housing & Residential Life
Arpine Khacheryan, College of Health & Human Development
Daniel Levitch, Career Center
Liberty Freeman, Housing & Residential Life
Li-Chao Lu, College of Health & Human Development
Tracy Mulcahy, Cinema & Television Arts
Marc Netter, Kinesiology
Evelyn Osorio, Psychology
Christa Price, Disability Resources & Ed Svcs
Kimon Rethis, Marketing & Communications
William Wilson, Cinema & Television Arts
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
Elba Mandujano Student Housing & Residential Life - Recipient
Freddie Sanchez, University Student Union - Recipient
Lily Gonzalez, Project Rebound
Matthew Soto, Student Housing & Residential Life
Alumni Engagement Award
Tiana Mason, Student Outreach & Recruitment - Recipient
Sherry Sidick, Tseng College - Recipient
Mu-Sheng (Shane) Chang, Finance, Financial Planning, & Insurance
CSUN Community Engaged Staff Award
Jesus Alvarez, Financial Aid - Recipient
Victoria Berrey, Special Education | TUC - Recipient
Student Assistant of the Year Award
Samantha Fuller-Hall, Career Center - Recipient
Maria Martinez, Chicana/o Studies - Recipient
Peter Baca, Cinema & Television Arts
Andrea Baylian, Recreation & Tourism Management
Elline Deogracias, Institute for Sustainability
Shibumi Gupta, Dean's Office - Mike Curb College of Arts, Media & Communication
Joshua Lainez, Biology
Mariana Marquez, University Library, Research Instruction
Kayla Saelee, SSC/EOP - College of Science & Mathematics
Andrew St Julian, Biology
Michelle Zuniga, USU Reservation & Events Services
Sustainability Award
Ruben Lopez, Physical Plant Management - Recipient
Jean Porter, Academic Resources & Planning - Recipient
Tim Killops, The University Corporation
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center
Thor Steingraber, The Soraya
Jolene Koester Team Award
CSUN C.A.R.E.S. (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) for Students Grant Program - Recipient
Linda Brignoni, Financial Aid - Team Co-Leader
Anu Nagarajan, Information Technology - Team Co-Leader
John Veatch, Financial Services - Team Co-Leader
Jessica Ash, Financial Systems & Operations
Charleen Bell, Student Accounting
Jennifer Ceballos, Financial Systems & Operations
Cindy Cruz, Engineering and Computer Science
Jose Cuevas, University Cash Services
Christina Espinoza-Guzman, Science and Mathematics
Alejandra Fregozo, Financial Aid & Scholarships
Sebastian Gahito, University Cash Services
Karla Giron, University Cash Services
Jina Gonzalez, Educational Opportunity Program
Julia Guss, Financial Systems & Operations
Vera Hampton, Student Outreach & Recruitment
Miguel Hernandez, Health and Human Development
Arthur Jung, University Cash Services
Michael Kurland, Arts, Media and Communication
Hannah Labra, Student Accounting
Candace Lamoreaux, Information Technology
Nina Lee, University Cash Services
May Ligh, Student Accounting
Irving Macario, Nazarian College of Business & Economics
Jacky Mancilla, Social and Behavioral Science
Esteffi Marquez, Student Outreach & Recruitment
Shen Milunovic, Student Accounting
Joanne Moreno, Health and Human Development
Bergen Muzatko, Information Technology
Ravi Narla, Financial Systems & Operations
Arturo Navarro, Student Accounting
Shiva Parsa, Educational Opportunity Program
Jasvelyn Pina, Tseng College
Karen Primm, Information Technology
Jorge Ramirez, Tseng College
Angela Rasiah, Student Accounting
Carolina Sevilla, Social and Behavioral Science
Wendy Sol, Student Accounting
Shelly Thompson, Undergraduate Studies
Yesenia Torres, University Cash Services
Nikki Valadez, Information Technology
Anabel Villalobos, University Cash Services
Maria Virgen, Student Accounting
Debbie Whitchurch, Financial Systems & Operations
Jason Wilson, Financial Systems & Operations
Irena Yakubova, University Cash Services
Pivot to the Virtual Modality During the Pandemic - Recipient
Ryan Conlogue, IT User Services - Team Co-Leader
Whitney Scott, Faculty Development - Team Co-Leader
Takiya Moore, IT Academic Technology - Team Co-Leader
Tim Aguirre, IT Academic Technology
Glenn Alejandro, IT Desktop Support
Kannan Amr, Tseng College
Yolanda Avila, IT Academic Technology
Kaitlin Bahr, Faculty Development
Veronica Becerra, Environmental & Occupational Health
Amy Berger, Matador Bookstore
Stephen Blakkolb, IT Help Center
Joyce Marie Brusasco, IT Academic Technology
Ray Calnan, Faculty Development
Nanci Carr, Business Law
Lisa Chaudhari, Faculty Development
Suzanne David, Tseng College
Alen Davoudian, Universal Design Center
Marcy DeVeaux, Faculty Development
Yi Ding, University Library
Rick Evans, The University Corporation
Maria Fernandez, Tseng College
Melisa Galvan, Faculty Development
Jimmy Gandhi, Tseng College
Aaron Gilless, Tseng College
Kevin Glasson, IT Classroom & Media Svcs
Karl Grant, IT Desktop Support
Helen Heinrich, IT Academic Technology
Virginia Huynh, Child & Adolescent Development
James Igne, IT Help Center
Ping Jiang, IT Administrative Application Dev
Stacy Jones, Universal Design Center
Hillary Kaplowitz, Faculty Development
John Kephart, Communication Studies
Stephanie Kim, Linguistics Program
Andreea Kosa, IT Academic Technology
Candace Lamoreaux, IT Digital Transformation
Dominic Little, IT Classroom & Media Svcs
Ben Louie, IT Desktop Support
Mariano Loza-Coll, Biology
Ken Luna, Faculty Development
Aleks Malczewski, IT Academic Technology
Sirish Malisetty, IT Academic Technology
Fiona Marak, IT Academic Technology
Anu Nagarajan, IT Digital Transformation
Van Nguyen, Universal Design Center
Amber Norwood, English
Angel Perez, IT Help Center
Tina Reed, IT Communications
Jeanne Robertson, Biology
Carlos Rodriguez, IT Help Center
Robert Rodriguez, IT Desktop Support
Omar Ruvalcaba, Psychology
Caleb Saleh, IT Academic Technology
Herbert Serrano, IT Academic Technology
Kyle Shaver, IT Enterprise Application Dev
Janett Silvers, Faculty Development
Kate Tipton, Universal Design Center
Avo Topjian, IT Academic Technology
Carla Valdez, Health Sciences
Lily Ye, IT Administrative Application Dev
Wendy Yost, IT Academic Technology
Gilbert Zirrakyan, IT Desktop Support
Auto-Graduation for Undergraduate Students
Jill Mejia, Admissions & Records, Undergraduate Degree Services - Team Co-Leader
Kelly Whitaker, Admissions & Records, Systems - Team Co-Leader
Kevin Anderson, Admissions & Records, Undergraduate Degree Services
Laurie Bereny, Admissions & Records, Systems
Suzan Brownlee, Admissions & Records, DPR Support Group
Brenda Carter, Admissions & Records, Undergraduate Degree Services
Alma Fernandez, Admissions & Records, Systems
Amy Kirkendall, Admissions & Records, Undergraduate Degree Services
Ashley Morsa, Admissions & Records, Undergraduate Degree Services
Tony Quach, Admissions & Records, Systems
Julia Riddle, Admissions & Records, Systems
Anika Usher, Admissions & Records, Undergraduate Degree Services
Todd Wolfe, Admissions & Records, DPR Support Group
Covid-19 Experiential Learning Credit Alternatives
Kelsey Beisecker, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics, CEPD, Team Leader
Gladis Escalera, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics, Marketing
Adela Macias, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics, Management
Jasmine Edelen, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics, SSC/EOP
Irving Macario, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics, Associate Dean's Office
CSUN Commencement Car Parade / CarMencement!
Christopher Aston, Student Involvement & Development - Team Leader
Anthony Bennett, Student Involvement & Development - Team Co-Leader
Mark Benavidez, Police Services
Amy Berger, The Campus Store
Miya Butler, Student Involvement & Development
Emanuel Campos, Parking & Transportation Services
Fred Fernandez, Police Services
Brittany Green, Student Involvement & Development
Chris Jensen, University Student Union
Ruben Lopez, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Audrey Martinez, University Student Union
Kira Paczkowski, Associated Students
Freddie Sanchez, University Student Union
Tim Szczepanski, Associated Students
CSUN Ready: Free Course Materials for First-Time Freshmen
Rick Evans, The University Corporation - Team Leader
Heather Cairns, The University Corporation - Team Co-Leader
Amy Berger, Campus Store - Team Co-Leader
Anthony Brown, Marketing & Communications
Sue Duits, Campus Store
Helen Heinrich, Information Technology
Kevin Lizarraga, Marketing & Communications
Veronica Navarro, Marketing & Communications
Emily Olson, Marketing & Communications
Patty Park, Marketing & Communications
Kyle Shaver, Information Technology
Sneha Singh, Marketing & Communications
Diane Wai, Marketing & Communications
Karina Ward, The University Corporation
CSUN Food Pantry
Maria Elizondo, Matador Involvement Center - Team Leader
Karla Gonzalez, Matador Involvement Center - Team Co-Leader
Christel Bowen, CSUN Food Pantry - Team Co-Leader
Greenwaste Composting Program : The P.I.L.E.
Ruben Lopez, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management - Team Leader
Jose Cano, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management - Team Co-Leader
Michael Fowler, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management - Team Co-Leader
Dustin Adams, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Juan Arias, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Jose Barajas, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Edgardo Castillo, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
George Contreras, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Rogelio Cortez, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Ryan DeBoni, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Fidel Diaz, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Hector Diaz, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Alejandro Godinez, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Manuel Godinez-Martinez, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Antonio Guillen, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Thomas Katenay, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Octavio Luna, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Pablo Mendoza, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Takashi Misumi, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Giovanni Molina, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Manuel Munoz, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Angel Ramos, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Erick Reyna, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Darwin Rivera, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Martin Rivera, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
Gilmar Rodriguez, Grounds Department, Physical Plant Management
The Matador S.U.C.C.E.S.S. (Supporting Unified Campus Conversations to Empower Student Success) Series
Melanie Bocanegra, Student Success - Team Leader
Cindy Greco, Student Success
Patrick Bailey, Associated Students
Nyla Dalferes, Career Center
Gabby Danis, Student Involvement and Development
Sangita Dube, Kinesiology
Ryan Feyk-Miney, Office of Institutional Research
Serinah Gabrelian, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Melissa Giles, Student Housing & Residential Life
Ani Harutyunyan, S&BS/Ed Equity
Julia Heinen, Office of Community Engagement
Kim Henige, Academic First Year Experiences
Michael Kurland, Mike Curbe College of Arts, Media & Comm.
Kingson Leung, University Student Union
Natalie Mason-Kinsey, Chief Diversity Officer
Debbi Mercado, Learning Resource Center
Jennifer Newman, Health Sciences
Martha Noyola, Matador Advising Hub
Matthew Reinig, NCOD
Mary-Pat Stein, Biology
Shelly Thompson, Undergraduate Studies
TUC Electronic Check Request
Grace Slavik, The University Corporation Post Award - Team Co-Leader
Candace Lamoreaux, Information Technology- Team Co-Leader
Stacey Lord, The University Corporation Post Award
Anuradha Nagarajan, Information Technology
2019 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Yen Duong, Department of Mathematics
Julia Potter, Tseng College Of Extended Learning
Scott Selna, National Center on Deafness
Leadership Award
Elizabeth Adams, Undergraduate Studies
Yolanda Chassiakos, Klotz Student Health Center
David Crandall Associated Students
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Relations
Callie Juarez, Academic Resources & Planning
Merit Award
Sheila Brown, Department of Health Sciences
Sean Choi, Information Technology
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions & Records
Maria Garza, Klotz Student Health Center
Patricia Gaynor, The Career Center
Kathleen Pohl, College of Engineering & Computer Science
Ashley Rice, Department of Psychology
Jody Sawyer, Klotz Student Health Center
Pamela Simon, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Kathryn Weeks, The University Corporation
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Vicki Allen, Matador Involvement Center
Freddie Sanchez, University Student Union
Alumni Relations Award
Tanya Bennet-Payne, Center of Achievement
Ellen Jarosz, Oviatt Library
Steve Kutay, Oviatt Library
Terri Lisagor, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Student Assistant of the Year Award
Elisa Carrillo, Universal Design Center
Arturo Chavez, University Foundation
Gem Garcia, PPM Lock Shop
Nver Suchiasean, Human Resources
Aaron Lemus, Department of Biology
Destiny Villegas, Intercollegiate Athletics - Equipment Room
CSUN Community Engaged Staff & Faculty Award
Maria Elizondo, Matador Involvement Center
Francesca Vega, Government & Community Relations
Jolene Koester Team Award
Application Access Request System
Team Leader: Sean Choi, Director, Enterprise Application Development, IT
Lily Ye, Information Technology
Sondra Baier, Information Technology
Tram Doan, Information Technology
Anu Nagarajan, Information Technology
Ping Jiang, Information Technology
Nels Samuelson, Information Technology
Steve Dan, Information Technology
Lisa Campuzano, Information Technology
Marla Joseph, Information Technology
Stacy Jones, Information Technology
Tim Aguirre, Information Technology
Bergen Muzatko, Information Technology
Tina Reed, Information Technology
Kevin Krzewinski, Information Technology
Sherihan Elsharif, Admissions and Records
Dennis Lew, Admissions and Records
Felipe Martinez, Admissions and Records
Matt Worland, Admissions and Records
Mitchell Lieu, Financial Aid
Alain Resurreccion, Financial Aid
Sherrill Bunce, Human Resources
Zo Qazi, Human Resources
Christopher Alvarez, Financial Services
Christine Dorman, Financial Services
Makenna Hyland, Financial Services
Deborah Whitchurch, Financial Services
Cecille Avila-Robison, Student Affairs
Paul Schantz Student Affairs
Pankaj Bedekar, Tseng College
Adrine Markosyan, Tseng College
Estela Chacon, Credential Office
Tina Torres, Credential Office
Eliza Corpuz, Education
Christine Hayashi, Education
Fred Moreno, Education
Shally Dhiman, Undergraduate Studies
Shelly Thompson, Undergraduate Studies
Lani Kiapos, Research & Graduate Studies
Tanya Kiapos, Research & Graduate Studies
Ana Quiran, IR
Sabrina Rife, IR
Ask Matty Chatbot
Team Leader: Kyle Shaver, Assistant Director, Web & Emerging Technology, Information Technology
Steve Campos, Student Marketing & Communications
Catherine Comeau, Student Marketing & Communications
Vlad Jimenez, Information Technology
Pete Medina, Information Technology
Kyle Shaver, Information Technology
Jenny Soto, Student Marketing & Communications
Katherine Wang, Student Marketing & Communications
How to Take Steps Toward a Paperless Office?
Team Leader: Anu Nagarajan, Director, Digital Transformation and Process Improvement, Information Technology
Grace Slavik , The University Corporation
Sophia Johri, The University Corporation
Cindy Ruan, The University Corporation
Stacey Lord, The University Corporation
Anu Nagarajan , Information Technology
Karen Primm, Information Technology
Nghia Phan, Information Technology
International Coordinating Council - Communication Plan Working Group
Team Leader: David Dufault-Hunter, Director of Admissions and Records
Vanessa Andrade, Tseng College
Sondra Baier, IT
Karen Bergamo, Admissions and Records
Dwayne Cantrell, Student Affairs
David Dufault-Hunter, Admissions and Records
Natalie Haban, Tseng College
Vera Hampton, Student Outreach and Recruitment
Sandra Jardin, Admissions and Records
Aaron Lindberg, Admissions and Records
Marta Lopez, International & Exchange Student Center
Jessie Revlin, Tseng College
Julia Riddle, Admissions and Records
Geraldine Sare, Undergraduate Studies
Jenny Soto , Student Outreach and Recruitment
2018 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Susan Dickman, The University Corporation
Leadership Award
Deborah Wallace, Financial Services
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving
Anne Glavin, Police Services
Merit Award
Noe Aguirre, Admissions and Records
Claire Davis, Student Housing and Conference Services
Elizabeth Corrigan, The University Corporation
Sarah Johnson, Institute for Sustainability
Vanessa Ochoa, Admissions and Records
Brittany Swinson, Michael D. Eisner College of Education - Dean's Office
Rachel Valiensi, MCCAMC
Lorena Calix, Child and Adolescent Development
Laiani Kiapos, Research and Graduate Studies
Crystal Monroy, Universal Design Center
Yolanda Avila, Communication Studies
Joanne Sawyer, Klotz Student Health Center
Sheila Brown, Health Sciences
Betsy Corrigan, The University Corporation
Teri Alvarado, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Sean Choi, Information Technology
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Nancy Alonzo, Student Housing and Conference Services
Paulette A. Schuster, Recreation and Tourism Management
Alina Adamian, Build Poder
Carmen Ramos Chandler, Marketing and Communications
Alumni Relations Award
Dr. Lawrence Becker, Department of Political Science
Anita Slechta, Radiologic Sciences
Hilary Goldberg, Business Law
Student Assistant of the Year Award
Jodie Rink, Marketing and Communications
Jacob Holt, College of Health and Human Development, Kinesiology Advisement
Karrah Fitzgerald, PT and EOH
Kelly Lourcey, Geological Sciences
Maggie Barrera, Child and Adolescent Development
Julia Sosa, Admissions & Records - Undergraduate Degree Services
Jose Valle, Family & Consumer Sciences
Mario Cordova, Information Technology
Rene Garcia-Ayon, Information Technology
Amanda Mendoza, Administrative Services
Heghine Simonyan, Psychology
Charbrene Hunter, Health Sciences
Adrian Nunez, Credential Office
Darren Nguyen, IT Help Center
Sonya Smith, Academic Resources & Planning
Denise Belmontes-Lopez, Library - RPM
Natalie Camacho, University Advancement / Marketing & Communications
Julian Tabalujan, CECS Dean's Office
Melissa Ohana, Police Services
Jolene Koester Team Award
Center of Achievement Administrative Staff
Team Leader: Tanya Bennett-Payne, Kinesiology
Larisa Lopez, Kinesiology
Randy Donofrio, Kinesiology
Professional, Resourceful, and Organized for the Principal Investigator (PRO-PI)
Team Leader: Georg Jahn, Research & Sponsored Programs
Sheree Schrager, Managing Director, Research & Sponsored Programs
Grace Slavik, Post-Award Manager, Research & Sponsored Programs
Shanell Moreno, Post-Award Analyst, Research & Sponsored Programs
Michael Epping, Post-Award Analyst, Research & Sponsored Programms
Mahyar Sadri, Post-Award Analyst, Research & Sponsored Programs
Leslie Zazueta, Post-Award Analyst, Research & Sponsored Programs
Philia Militante, Post-Award Analyst, Research & Sponsored Programs
Shiva Bahrami, Controller, TUC Financial Services
Cindy Ruan, Accounting Supervisor, TUC Financial Services
Stacey Lord, Accounts Payable Lead, TUC Financial Services
Elizabeth Zambrano, Accounts Payable Technician, TUC Financial Services
Cindy Estrella, Senior Payroll Specialist, TUC Financial Services
Gayle Kelley, Payroll Coordinator, TUC Financial Services
Kathryn Weeks, Associate Director, TUC Human Resources
Alyssa Kearney, Human Resources Technician, TUC Human Resources
Cinthia Siguenza, Human Resources
Technician, TUC Human Resources
Captions for Instructional Videos
Team Leader: Kathryn Sharron, Universal Design Center
Dean Arnold, Oviatt Library
Lindsay Brown, Oviatt Library
Thomas Chavez, College of Science and Mathematics
Natali Papazyan, Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
Ernie Perez, Faculty Technology Center
Pamela Simon, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
(Kevin Cikatricis, NCOD, provided translation services. Including him would make 9 team members.)
Online Graduation Application (OGA)
Team Leader: Jill Mejia, Admissions & Records
Steve Woods, University Cash Services
Karla Giron, University Cash Services
Ping Jiang, Information Technology
Sondra Baier, Information Technology
Kelly Palmberg, Admissions & Records, Systems
Karen Bergamo, Admissions & Records, Systems
Laurie Bereny, Admissions & Records, Systems
Alma Fernandez, Admissions & Records, Systems
Anika Usher, Admissions & Records, Undergraduate Degree Services
Todd Wolfe, Admissions & Record
Anita Robertson, Admissions & Record
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions & Record
Tony Quach, Admissions & Record
Corinne VonColln, Institutional Research
Team Leader: Corinne VonColln, Institutional Research
Jeff Chambers, Institutional Research
Ryan Feyk-Miney, Institutional Research
Joel Hickman, Institutional Research
Javier Hidalgo, Institutional Research
Barbara Hlinka, Institutional Research
Vana Khachatourian, Institutional Research
Candice Liu, Institutional Research
Ron Nguyen, Institutional Research
Ana Quiran, Institutional Research
Sabrine Rife, Institutional Research
Clare Wong, Institutional Research
Janet Oh, Institutional Research
Steve Fitzgerald, META+Lab
Matt Fritz, META+Lab
Andrew Hamilton, META+Lab
Lisa Smith, META+Lab
Joe Bautista, VISCOM
Trevor Greenleaf, VISCOM
Registration Information Email and Website
Team Leader: Kelly Palmberg, Admissions & Records
Karen Bergamo, Admissions & Records, Systems
Todd Wolfe, Admissions & Records, Records & Registration
NickAlexander, Admissions & Records, Records & Registration
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions & Records, Publications
Matt Worland, Admissions & Records, Project Management
Bursar Implementation Team (BIT)
Team Leader: Lynne Landeta, DNP/ Klotz Student Health Center
May Ligh, Student Financial Team
Karla Giron, Student Financial Team
Jenny Nguyen, Student Financial Team
Wendy Sol, Student Financial Team
Shen Milunovic, Student Financial Team
RaviNarla, Student Financial Team
Jessica Ash, Student Financial Team
Ron Heeb, Campus IT
Collin Chin, Campus IT
Edward Rich, KSHC Team
Victor Diamante, KSHC Team
Emilia Tayahua, KSHC Team
William Silver, KSHC Team
Maria Garza, KSHC Team
Sheila Stevens, KSHC Team
Ivy Reid, KSHC Team
Title IX Online Training Implementation
Team Leader: Susan Hua, Equity and Diversity
Laurie Bereny, Admissions & Records, Systems/Information Technology
Jason Wilson, Admissions & Records, Systems/Information Technology
Julia Riddle, Admissions & Records, Systems/Information Technology
Paul Shantz, Student Affairs, Information Technology
Sondra Baier, Information Technology
Collin Chin, Information Technology
Sean Choi, Information Technology
Kyle Shaver, Information Technology
Matador Momentum
Team Leader: Cheryl Spector, Academic First Year Experiences
Tami Abourezk, Assistant Vice President, Undergraduate Programs
Karen Abramowitz, Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring, Learning Resource Center
Christopher Aston, Assistant Director, Student Involvement and Development
Nyla Dalferes, AssociateDirector, Career Center
Gabrielle Danis, Program Coordinator, Student Involvement and Development
Sangita Dube, Academic Advisor, Kinesiology Department
Anne Eipe, Staff Psychologist, University Counseling Services
Susanna Eng-Ziskin, Chair, Research, Instruction, & Outreach Services Department
Christina Espinoza-Guzman, Office of the Dean, Graduation and Retention Advising Specialist, College of Science and Mathematics
Autumn Fabricant, Supplemental Instructor, Upward Bound
Ryan Feyk-Miney, Research Coordinator, Office of Institutional Research
Ani Harutyunyan, Director, StudentServices Center/EOP, Collegeof Social & Behavioral Sciences
Helen Heinrich, Director, Data and Analytics, Academic Technology
Teiana M. Jones, Senior Associate
Athletic Director, Academic Services
Anne Kellenberger, Writing Programs Coordinator, Learning Resource Center
Kelly Kroeker, Administrative Analyst/Specialist, Academic First Year Experiences
Michael Kurland, Office of theDean, Graduation and Retention Specialist, Mike Curb College o fArts, Media and Communication
Nakaya Manning, Office of the Dean, Graduation and Retention Advising Specialist, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Debbi Mercado, Assistant Coordinator, Upper Division Writing Proficiency Exam; Lecturer, English and Academic First Year Experiences
Kristy Michaud, Director, Office of Student Success Innovations; Professor, Department of Political Science
Armine Minasyan, Lecturer, Developmental Math
Shiva Parsa, Director, Educational Opportunity Programs
Lisa Riccomini, Lecturer, Academic First Year Experiences; Assistant Course Director, University 100
Mary-Pat Stein, Director of Queer Studies; Professor, Department of Biology
Mark Stevens, Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Frank W. Stranzl, Associate Director, Employee Development and Communications
Committee for Athletic Student Engagement
Team Leader, Susan Dickman, The University Corporation
Matthew Soto, Student Housing
Timothy Szczepanski, Associated Students
Ronnie Garcia, CSUN Athletics
2017 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Christopher Aston, Student Involvement and Development
Aram Khachatourians, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Suzan Brownlee, Admissions and Records
Heather Cairns, The University Corporation
Anita Robertson, Admissions and Records
Leadership Award
Heather Cairns, The University Corporation
Merit Award
Aram Khatchatourians, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Heather Cairns, The University Corporation
Robert Harbeston, PPM
Rachel Valiensi, MCCAMC Dean's Office
Hillary Kaplowitz, Academic Technology
Lincoln Harrison, Journalism
Frank Bao & August Santos, Team Nomination, IT Classroom Support
Rachel Navarro, Social Work
Mary Lou Bobrosky, Health Sciences Department
Jerry de Felice, University Advancement
Don Foster, IT Operations
Maria Carolina Franco-Ardaghi, Engineering and Computer Science/Dean's Office
Julie Hunter, Undergraduate Studies
Susan Krikorian, Student Health Center
William Krohmer, Department of Biology
Blanca Plascencia, Department of Special Education
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion
Samir Hamawe, Student Involvement and Development
Johnathan Balmore Martinez, Liberal Studies
Dario Fernandez, EOP
Alumni Relations
Vahram Shemmassian, Department of Modern & Classical Languages
Ryan Holbrook, David Nazarian School of Business
Ray Calnan, COBE
2016 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Desiree Dodd, Donor and Member Services
Kevin Lizarraga, Marketing and Communications
Jocelyn Thee, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
Robyn Mckibbon, Human Resources
Merit Award
Monique Brown, Credential Office
Yukiko Bryant, Intensive English and International Programs and Partnership
Elizabeth Kioussis, The University Corporation
Kevin Lizzaraga, Marketing and Communications
Ruben Lopez, Physical Plant Management — Grounds and Events
Robyn Mckibbon, Human Resources
Gregory Mena, IT Academic Technology
Alumni Relations Award Nominees
Patricia Gaynor, Career Center
Debra Hammond, University Student Union
Antonio Machado, Environmental and Occupational Health
Leanne Vincent, Associated Students
Excellence In Diversity and Inclusion Award Nominee:
Yukiko Bryant, Intensive English and International Programs and Partnerships
Jolene Koester Team Award Nominees
AppJam Team:
Deone Zell, Team Leader, IT Academic Technology
Tim Aguirre, IT Academic Technology
Cecilia Chavez, Information Technology
Bori Hong, Information Technology
Marla Joseph, Information Technology
Hillary Kaplowitz, IT Academic Technology
Isis Leininger, Oviatt Library
Hannah Luna, IT Academic Technology
Kenneth Luna, Academic Technology Fellow
Gregory Mena, IT Academic Technology
Krishna Narayanamurti, IT Academic Technology
Kaitlin O'Keefe Bahr, Academic Technology Fellow
Blessing Okoli, Information Technology
Ernie Perez, IT Academic Technology
Toppacio Rodriguez, IT Academic Technology
Celene Valenzuela, Information Technology
GoPrint for Academic Affairs Team:
Diane Stephens, Team Leader, Academic Resources and Planning
Eleanor Jones, Team Leader, Academic Resources and Planning
Elizabeth Altman, Oviatt Library
Joe Bautista, Art Department/VISCOM
Mariano Vic Catalasan, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
Laura Clary, Oviatt Library
Sharon Eichten, Budget Planning and Management
Cathleen Wager, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
Caleb Fahey, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
Son Giang, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Zack Hillbruner, Information Technology
Justin Kovalcik, Oviatt Library
Mark Kuhlman, College of Health and Human Development
John LaFreniere, College of Health and Human Development
Allen Trunk Le, Financial Systems
May Ligh, Student Financial and Tax Services
Ramakanth Mandava, College of Science and Mathematics
Bruce McDonald, Oviatt Library
Chhan Mech, College of Humanities
Felicia Morariu, Academic Resources and Planning
Brent Nelson, University Student Union
Michael Neubauer, Michael D. Eisner College of Education
Stephanie Nguyen, Academic Resources and Planning
Linda Noblejas, Academic Resources and Planning
Natali Papazyan, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and Communication
Mark Siegmund, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Jonathan Sievert, College of Health and Human Development
J.B. Wall, College of Social and Behavioral sciences
Edith Winterhalter, Administration and Finance
Nursing and Clinical Support Unit:
Klotz Student Health Center
Mercedes Gallup, Team Leader
Iris Blum
Karla Calhoun
Sabrina Esparza
Guadalupe Gamboa
Nora Harrington
Leticia Pacheco
Xochilt Rodriguez
Dora Saucedo
Mirella Tovar
Rocio Vasquez
Oasis Wellness Center Team:
Debra Hammond, Team Leader, University Student Union
Tami Abourezk, College of Health and Human Development
Sylvia Alva, College of Health and Human Development
Sharon Aronoff, Klotz Student Health Center
Mollie Baron, Klotz Student Health Center
Sloan Burke, College of Health and Human Development
Victor Diamante, Klotz Student Health Center
Emilio Fernandez, University Student Union
Jimmy Francis, University Student Union
Mercedes Gallup, Klotz Student Health Center
Maria Garza, Klotz Student Health Center
Alexander Gonzales, University Student Union
Mitch Hayes, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
Joo Kim, Klotz Student Health Center
Catherine Kniazewycz, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
Susan Krikorian, Klotz Student Health Center
Lynne Landeta, Klotz Student Health Center
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health center
James Matzen, University Student Union
Brent Nelson, University Student Union
Michael Niles, University Student Union
Nicole Olson, Klotz Student Health Center
Julie Pearce, University Counseling Services
Silvia Ramirez, Klotz Student Health Center
Ivy Reid, Klotz Student Health Center
Linda Reid - Chassiakos, Klotz Student Health Center
Edward Rich, Klotz Student Health Center
Michelle Runkle, klutz Student Health center
Sandra Salute, University Student Union
JoAnne Sawyer, Klotz Student Health Center
Veronica Serrano, Klotz Student Health Center
Tiffany Shanks, University Student Union
William Silver, Klotz Student Health Center
Eric Sletten, Klotz Student Health Center
Jenny Soto, University Student Union
Mark Stevens, University Conseling Services
Susanne Swift, Klotz Student Health Center
Emilia Tayahua, Klotz Student Health Center
Jocelyn Thee, Facilities Planning Design and Construction
Anh Tieu, Klotz Student Health Center
Steven Wein, University Student Union
Nat Wilson, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
Rita Wolf, Klotz Student Health Center
Reputation and Visibility Initiative Team:
Jeff Noblitt, Team Leader, Marketing and Communications
Talar Alexanian, Associated Students
Elizabeth Altman, Oviatt Library
Joe Bautista, Art Department/VISCOM
Heather Cairns, The University Corporation
Dwayne Cantrell, Student Affairs
Sky Daniels, KCSN
Shawna Dark, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Kristina De La Vega, Human Resources
Marcella DeVeaux, Journalism
Susan Dickman, The University Corporation
Dawn Ellerbe, Athletics
Joyce Feucht-Haviar, Tseng College
Shane Frehlich, Faculty Senate
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Relations
Debra Hammond, University Student Union
Daisy Lemus, Faculty Affairs
Kevin Lizarraga, Marketing and Communications
Kenneth Lord, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
Dave Moon, Art Department/VISCOM
Juana Mora, Office of the Provost
Randy Reynaldo, President's Office
Andres Rodriguez, Student Affairs
Shelley Ruelas-Bischoff, Student Affairs
Mayra Solano, Information Technology
Thor Steingraber, Valley Performing Arts Center
Steven Stepanek, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Adam Swenson, Faculty Senate
Franck Vigneron, David Nazarian College of Business and Economics
Tiffany Zaich, Associated Students
Student Housing Expansion and Bamboo Terrace Team:
Debra Hammond, Team Leader, University Student Union
Tim Killops, Team Leader, The University Corporation
Tim Trevan, Team Leader, Student Housing
Keren Aks, The University Corporation
Rob Bonfiglio, Student Housing
Betsy Corrigan, The University Corporation
Kristie Godfery de Leon, University Student Union
Jeremy Hamlett, University Student Union
Joe Illuminate, University Student Union
Alex Johnson, VISCOM/Student
Catherine Kniazewycz, Facilities Planning, Design and Construction
Becca Lasky, VISCOM/Student
Mike Lennon, The University Corporation
Jesus Martinez Ramirez, University Student Union/Student
Julie Pullen, The University Corporation
Nat Wilson, Facilities Planning, Design and construction
Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free CSUN Team:
Linda Reid-Chassiakos, Team Leader, Klotz Student Health Center
Diane Schwartz, Team Leader, Computer Science
Sharon Aronoff, Klotz Student Health Center
Jerry De Felice, University Advancement
kristina de la Vega, Human Resources
Susan Dickman, The University Corporation
Rick Evans, The University Corporation
Alfredo Fernandez, Department of Police Services
Katherine Go, Student Outreach and Recruitment
Jand Hyungwoo, Student Representative
Marla Joseph, Information Technology
Samuel Lingrosso, Student Affairs
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center
Kevin Lizarraga, Marketing and Communications
James Logsdon, Physivcal Plant Management
Jorge Martin, Marketing and Communications
Rosemary Martin, Human Resources
Charleen Mikhail, Student Representative
Michael Niles, University Student Union
Jeff Noblitt, Marketing and Communications
Ron Norton, Environmental Health and Safety
Beverly Palmberg, Information Technology
Tony Pepe, Environmental Health and Safety
Jeffrey Perez de Leon, Student Representative
Marianne Quiroz, Student Outreach and Recruitment
Randy Reynaldo, President's Office
Frank Stranzl, Human Resources
Hai-Ling Tang, Oviatt Library
Steven Thachuk, Music
Nate Thomas, Cinema and Television Arts
Tim Trevan, Student Housing
Jason Wang, Physical Plant Management
Karina Ward, The University Corporation
Christopher Woolett, Student Representative
Kathleen Young, Health Sciences
2015 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Art Caplan, National Center on Deafness
Barbara Hlinka, Institutional Research
Kevin Lizarraga, Marketing & Communications
Amy Louff, Department of Economics
Kathleen Pohl, College of Engineering & Computer Science
Ken Rappe, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics
Braden Villanueva, Intercollegiate Athletics
Merit Award
LeeAnna Berkeland, Intercollegiate Athletics
Ryan Conlogue, Information Technology
Griselda Corona, Department of Chicana/a Studies
Fariba Farzan-Schmitt, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics
Mercedes Gallup, Klotz Student Health Center
Guadalupe Gamboa, Klotz Student Health Center
Evelyn Garcia, Department of Business Law
Emil Henry, College of Engineering & Computer Science
Barbara Hlinka, Institutional Research
Hillary Kaplowitz, Academic Technology
Michelle Kilmnick, Faculty Affairs
Blanca Plascencia, Department of Special Education
Kathleen Pohl, College of Engineering & Computer Science
Ken Rappe, David Nazarian College of Business & Economics
Alumni Relations Award
Daniela Cross, Associated Students
Patricia Gaynor, Career Center
Antonio "Tony" Machado, Department of Environmental & Occupational Health
Shirley Warren, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Award
Franklin Ellis, Student Housing & Conference Services
Barbra Frye, Tseng College of Extended Learning
Jolene Koester Team Award
College of Science & Mathematics Science Shop
Myron Hawthorne, Team Leader, COSM Science Shop
Jeffrey Ferree, COSM Science Shop
Roberto Rojas, COSM Science Shop
CSUN Shine from Within Advisory Committee
Frank W. Stranzl, Team Leader, Human Resources
Matthew A. Cahn, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Nyla J. Dalferes, Career Center
Karen Manabo Dubert, Equity & Diversity
Chet Galland, Physical Plant Management
Cedric D. Hackett, Department of Africana Studies
Marta Lopez, International & Exchange Student Center
Craig D. Reader, University Advancement
Randy Reynaldo, President's Office
Maggie Shiffrar, Graduate Studies
Ryan Swartwood, Intercollegiate Athletics
Shelly Thompson, Undergraduate Studies
Edward J. Zix, Information Technology
Department of Biology Office Staff
Linda Gharakhanian, Team Leader, Department of Biology
Sarah Cohen, Department of Biology
Vickie Everhart, Department of Biology
Cherie Hawthorne, Department of Biology
Farmer's Market
Team Leaders: Tiffany Zaich, Leanne Vincent,
Associated Students, Heather Cairns, The University Corporation
Talar Alexanian, Associated Students
Captain Alfredo Fernandez, Department of Police Services
Larry lsrow, Department of Police Services
Vena Jordan, Department of Police Services
Mike Lennon, The University Corporation
James Logsdon, Physical Plant Management
Brett Potter, Raw Inspirations
Karina Ward, The University Corporation
Austin Ysais, Associated Students
Institute for Sustainability Working Groups
Team Leaders: Helen Cox, Austin Eriksson, Institute for Sustainability
Mechelle Best, Department of Recreation & Tourism Management
Hedy Carpenter, Research & Graduate Studies
Nour Chaaban, Associated Students
Cameron Christensen, Physical Plant Management
Betsy Corrigan, The University Corporation
Debi Cours, Department of Marketing
David Crandall, Associated Students
Keren Dali, The University Corporation
Julie Ellis, Marilyn Magaram Center
Bill Fairchild, Facilities Planning
Deborah Flugum, Purchasing
Liberty Freeman, Student Housing & Conference Services
Chet Galland, Physical Plant Management
Mark Gardener, Student Housing & Conference Services
Mario Giraldo, Department of Geography
Mary Hanson, Quickcopies/Repographics
Diane Hartjen, Accounting Office
Seda Harutyunyan, University Student Unio
Zack Hillbruner, Information Technology
Larry Isrow, Department of Police Services
Emily Jensen, Student Housing & Conference Services
Darryl Johnson, Physical Plant Management
Sarah Johnson, Institute for Sustainability
Tim Killops, The University Corporation
Rodica Kohn, Department of Family & Consumer Sciences
Astrid Logan, Department of Police Services
Jim Logsdon, Physical Plant Management
Loraine Lundquist, Department of Developmental Math
Jorge Martin, Marketing & Communications
Christina Mayberry, University Library
John McGuire, The University Corporation
Vinny Mele, University Student Union
Kristy Michaud, Department of Political Science
Ron Norton, Environmental Health & Safety
Ada Parsi, Student Housing & Conference Services
Tony Pepe, Environmental Health & Safety
Jean Porter, Academic Resources & Planning
Ken Premo, Associated Students
Jack Raab, University Student Union
Ken Rosenthal, Facilities Planning
Adam Saurin, Physical Plant Management
Yann Schrodi, Department of Chemistry /Bio Chemistry
Cyndi Signett, Associated Students
Diane Stephens, Academic Resources & Planning
Frank Stranzl, Human Resources
Travis Thomas, Physical Plant Management
Brendan Tinoco, The University Corporation
Zeynep Toker, Department of Urban Studies & Planning
Tim Trevan, Student Housing & Conference Services
Rolando Valiente, Associated Students
Deborah Wallace, Financial Services
Jason Wang, Physical Plant Management
Karina Ward, The University Corporation
Beverly Watson, Physical Plant Management
Erica Wohldmann, Department of Psychology
Mintesnot Woldeamanuel, Department of Urban Studies &Planning
Tiffany Zaich, Associated Students
MyCSUNtablet Initiative
Team Leaders: Deone Zell, Academic Technology; Elizabeth Adams, Undergraduate Studies
Tami Abourezk, College of Health & Human Development
Tim Aguirre, Information Technology
Joe Bautista, Department of Art
Kristine Beck, Department of Finance, Financial Planning &Insurance
Kate Berggren, Information Technology
David Blumenkrantz, Department of Journalism
Steven Campos, Student Outreach & Recruitment
Ryan Conlogue, Information Technology
Debi Cours, Department of Marketing
Sue Cullen, Universal Design Center
John Darakjy, Financial & Tax Services
Alen Davoudian, Universal Design
Stefanie Drew, Department of Psychology
Sharon Eich ten, Budget Planning & Management
Jeff Fischer, Information Technology
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions & Records
Sean Goggin, The University Corporation
Barbara Gross, Department of Marketing
Lindsey Hansen, University Library
Kimberly Hardy, Drown Foundation
Zack Hillbruner, Information Technology
Ping Jiang, Information Technology
Jamie Johnson, University Library
Jodi Johnson, Disability Resources & Educational Services
Marla Joseph, Information Technology
S. K. Ramesh, College of Engineering & Computer Science
Aimie Kachingwe, Department of Physical Therapy
Hillary Kaplowitz, Information Technology
Crist Khachikian, Research & Graduate Studies
Liz Kioussis, The University Corporation
Greg Knotts, Department of Elementary Education
Ravi Kumar Narla, Financial Systems
Ramon Kurkchubasche, Drown Foundation
Melissa Lalum, Information Technology
Beth Lasky, Department of Special Education
Allen Le, Financial Systems
George Leis, Drown Foundation
Daisy Lemus, Faculty Affairs
May Ligh, Financial & Tax Services
Dominic Little, Information Technology
Jim Macaluso, National Center on Deafness
Chris McKinlay, Department of Mathematics
Greg Mena, Information Technology
Shen Milunovic, Student Accounting
Melissa Montgomery, Department of Kinesiology
Dave Moon, Department of Art
Will Moran, Information Technology
Bergen Muzutko, Information Technology
Krishna Narayanamurti, Information Technology
Janet Oh, Department of Psychology
Bonnie Paller, Department of Philosophy
John Pepitone, University Advancement
Ernie Perez, Information Technology
Ranjit Philip, Information Technology
Sydni Powell, Information Technology
Ben Quillian, Information Technology
Marieanne Quiroz, Student Outreach & Recruitment
Anita Robertson, Admissions & Records
Jeanne Robertson, Department of Biology
Toppacio Rodriguez, Information Technology
Cary Rubenstein, Drown Foundation
Chris Sales, Department of Computer Science
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Mayra Solano, Information Technology
Jack Solomon, Department of English
Mary-Pat Stein, Department of Biology
Shelly Thompson, Undergraduate Studies
Ava Topjian, Information Technology
Ira Unterman, University Advancement
Carla Valdez, Department of Health Sciences
Celene Valenzuela, Information Technology
Cheryl Van Buskirk, Department of Biology
John Veatch, Finance & Trust Accounting
Lili Vidal, Financial Aid & Scholarship Department
Kristin Walker, Department of Marketing
Deborah Wallace, Financial Services
Patrice Wheeler, Disability Resources & Educational Services
Elizabeth Whir ledge, College of Humanities
Debbie Whitchurch, Finance & Trust Accounting
Paul Wilson, Department of Biology
Student Veterans Education Benefit Reporting Project
Team Leader: Beverly Palmberg, Information Technology
Tina Actis-Purtee, Information Technology
Noe Aguirre, Veteran Affairs Office
Sondra Baier, Information Technology
Eloisa Coronel, Veteran Affairs Office
Selma Mayhew, Admissions & Records
Vanessa Padilla, Veteran Affairs Office
Scott Trevino, Admissions & Records
Lily Ye, Information Technology
2014 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Bessie Karras-Lazaris, Tseng College of Extended Learning
George Sarka, Klotz Student Health Center
Alumni Relations Award
Luella Jones, The University Corporation
Heather Lang, The University Corporation
Merit Award
Elizabeth Altman, Oviatt Library
Sean Choi, Information Technology
Carol Franco-Ardaghi, College of Engineering & Computer Science
La Tesha Hagler, College of Engineering & Computer Science
Bessie Karras-Lazaris, Tseng College of Extended Learning
Gabriel Lopez, National Center on Deafness
Robyn McKibbon, Human Resources
Robert Nunez, Disability Resources & Educational Services
Emilia Tayahua, Klotz Student Health Center
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Sarina Loeb, University Student Union
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Jolene Koester Team Award
CSUN Mobile App:
Team Leader: Ed Zix
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions & Records
Patricia Lord, Admissions & Records
Janet Rienboldt, Admissions & Records
Anita Robertson, Admissions & Records
Todd Wolfe, Admissions & Records
Kevin Mojaradi, Associated Students
Kevin Strauss, Athletics
May ligh, Cash Services
Milten Garia, Chancellor's Office
George Mansoor, Chancellor's Office
Sondra Baier, Information Technology
Gerry Calubag, Information Technology
Sean Choi, Information Technology
Kimberly Heraux, Information Technology
Meghana Jadhav, Information Technology
Ping Jiang, Information Technology
Kevin Krzewinski, Information Technology
Michael Lazar, Information Technology
Kevin Moore, Information Technology
Anu Nagarajan, Information Technology
Beverly Palmberg, Information Technology
Ben Quillian, Information Technology
Julia Riddle, Information Technology
Kathryn Sharron, Information Technology
Mayra Solano, Information Technology
Lily Ye, Information Technology
Ed Zix, Information Technology
Kate Berggren, Faculty Technology Center
Ernie Perez, Faculty Technology Center
Mark Benavidez,Police Services
Scott VanScoy, Police Services
Elizabeth Altman, Oviatt Library
David Morck, Oviatt Library
Mary Ann Cummins-Prager, Student Affairs
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Steven Campos, Student Marketing & Communications
Judy Li, Student Marketing & Communications
Marianne Quiroz, Student Marketing & Communications
Katherine Wang, Student Marketing & Communications
Lauren Jarvis, Tseng College
Dawn Stanley, Tseng College
Shelly Thompson, Undergraduate Studies
Brett Hymes, The University Corporation
Mike Lennon, The University Corporation
Sue Cullen, Universal Design Center
Alen Davoudian, Universal Design Center
Shellie Hadvina, University Advancement
Kevin Lizarraga, University Advancement
Kimon Retches, University Advancement
Steven Wein, Student Union
Laura Schreiber, Valley Performing Arts Center
myCSUN Tablet Initiative:
Team Leaders: Deone Zell & Elizabeth Adams,
Tami Abourezk, Academic Affairs
Joe Bautista, Academic Affairs
Sue Cullen, Academic Affairs
Ardis Flenniken, Academic Affairs
Lindsey Hansen, Academic Affairs
Melissa Lalum, Academic Affairs
Daisy Lemus, Academic Affairs
Dave Moon, Academic Affairs
Janet Oh, Academic Affairs
Bonnie Paller, Academic Affairs
Anita Robertson, Academic Affairs
Jeanne Robertson, Academic Affairs
Mary-Pat Stein, Academic Affairs
Shelly Thompson, Academic Affairs
Cheryl Van Buskirk, Academic Affairs
Elizabeth Whirledge, Academic Affairs
Paul Wilson, Academic Affairs
John Darakjy, Administration & Finance
Sharon Eichten, Administration & Finance
Allen Le, Administration & Finance
May Ligh, Administration & Finance
Shen Milunovic, Administration & Finance
Ravi Kumar-Narla, Administration & Finance
John Veatch, Administration & Finance
Deborah Wallace, Administration & Finance
Debbie Whitchurch, Administration & Finance
Janice Xanthos, Administration & Finance
Tim Aguirre, Information Technology
Hilary Baker, Information Technology
Kate Berggren, Information Technology
Ryan Conlogue, Information Technology
Zack Hillbruner, Information Technology
Ping Jiang, Information Technology
Marla Joseph, Information Technology
Hillary Kaplowits, Information Technology
Dominic Little, Information Technology
Will Moran, Information Technology
Bergen Muzutko, Information Technology
Krishna Narayanamurti, Information Technology
Ernie Perez, Information Technology
Sydni Powell, Information Technology
Ben Quillian, Information Technology
Toppacio Rodriguez, Information Technology
Mayra Solano, Information Technology
Marty Soupcoff, Information Technology
Avo Topjian, Information Technology
Steven Campos, Student Affairs
Sean Doggin, Student Affairs
Jodi Johnson, Student Affairs
Jim Macaluso, Student Affairs
Marieanne Quiroz, Student Affairs
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Lili Vidal, Student Affairs
Patrice Wheeler, Student Affairs
Liz Kioussis, The University Corporation
Usher Team at the VPAC:
Team Leaders: Tim Lounibos, Norman Knight, Matthew Lengyel, Christopher Morgan-Wilson, Lauren Bowie, Joseph Solano & 60 additional ushers
Oviatt Library Transformation:
Team Leader: Ken Rosenthal
Leslie Gillman, Academic Affairs
Diane Stephens, Academic Affairs
Jim Burrows, Information Technology
Ryan Conlogue, Information Technology
Zack Hillbruner, Information Technology
Mitch Penner, Information Technology
Ranjit Philip, Information Technology
Ben Quillian, Information Technology
Barrington Walker, Information Technology
Karen Abramowitz, Learning Resource Center
Pam Bourgeois, Learning Resource Center
Elyse Eslava, Learning Resource Center
Rashawn Green, Learning Resource Center
Anne Kellenberger, Learning Resource Center
Debbi Mercado, Learning Resource Center
Rocky Zamora, Learning Resource Center
Marianne Afifi, Oviatt Library
Elizabeth Altman, Oviatt Library
Ramon Alvarado, Oviatt Library
Dean Arnold, Oviatt Library
Jason Billick, Oviatt Library
Carlos Diaz, Oviatt Library
Joyclyn Dunham, Oviatt Library
Susanna Eng-Ziskin, Oviatt Library
Marivic Ghorbani, Oviatt Library
Lynn Lampert, Oviatt Library
Coleen Martin, Oviatt Library
Bruce Mcdonald, Oviatt Library
Mike McFarland, Oviatt Library
Carina Mendoza, Oviatt Library
Joe Parham, Oviatt Library
Sarah Sayeed, Oviatt Library
Mark Stover, Oviatt Library
Mike Villalobos, Oviatt Library
Del Williams, Oviatt Library
Mary Woodley (posthumously), Oviatt Library
Roland Cantu, Physical Plant Management
Tom Edvalson, Physical Plant Management
Chet Galland, Physical Plant Management
Paul Gray, Physical Plant Management
Darryl Hart, Physical Plant Management
Karen Little, Physical Plant Management
Perry Martin, Physical Plant Management
Willy Martinez, Physical Plant Management
Romeo Molina, Physical Plant Management
Guadalupe Nunez, Physical Plant Management
Leo Ojeda, Physical Plant Management
Jeff Rawlings, Physical Plant Management
Paul Slater, Physical Plant Management
Robert Villegas, Physical Plant Management
Jeff Weston, Physical Plant Management
Roman Cooper, Planning, Design & Construction
Bill Fairchild, Planning, Design & Construction
Mitch Hayes, Planning, Design & Construction
Betsy Corrigan, The University Corporation
Tim Killops, The University Corporation
Elizabeth Adams, Undergraduate Studies
2013 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Marcia Rea, Center for Teaching & Learning
Neida Salazar, Michael D. Eisner College of Education-Outreach
George Sarka, Klotz Student Health Center
Merit Award
Albert Alcazar, Faculty Affairs
Cindy Barrett, Office of the Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Judi Daleke, National Center on Deafness
Victor Diamante, Klotz Student Health Center
Lynn Gabrielsen, Michael D. Eisner College of Education-Credential Office
Lily Legarda, University Counseling Services
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center
Edward O'Brien, Office of the President
Evelyn Osorio, Department of Political Science
Jo Runnion, School Research Collaborative
Belinda Say, Department of Urban Studies & Planning
Emilia Tayahua, Klotz Student Health Center
Alumni Relations Award
William Taylor, Theatre Department
Jolene Koester Team Award
The Center for Teaching & Learning Team:
Wendy Murawski, Team Leader, Center for Teaching & Learning
Rick Goldman, Center for Teaching & Learning
Marcia Rea, Center for Teaching & Learning
Amy Sheldon, Center for Teaching & Learning
Courtney Walker, Center for Teaching & Learning
Matador Information Network Display Team:
Ken Premo, Team Leader, Associated Students
Steve Deluca, Associated Students
Chet Galland, Physical Plant Management
Kevin Lizarraga, University Student Union
Kevin Mojaradi, Associated Students
Greg Nichols, Information Technology
Limited Resources Institutions Grant:
Program Pilot Team
Janet Pinneau, Team Leader, Intercollegiate Athletics Elizabeth Adams, Undergraduate Studies
Colin Donahue, Facilities, Development and Operations
Barbara Gross, Office of the President
Tina Kiesler, Department of Marketing
Mandie Mcconkey, Academic Services for Student-Athletes
Julie Sandoval, Intercollegiate Athletics
Brett Sanders, Academic Services for Student-Athletes Kimberly Siemen, Intercollegiate Athletics
Edith Winterhalter, Academic Resources and Planning Chris Xanthos, Administration and Finance
Matadome Team:
Chris Xanthos, Team Leader, Administration and Finance
Tom Ford, Intercollegiate Athletics
Peter Grego, Theatre Department
Erin Kiser, Intercollegiate Athletics
Matt Monroe, Intercollegiate Athletics
Bob Vazquez, Intercollegiate Athletics
Braden Villanueva, Intercollegiate Athletics
Student Registration Wait List Team:
Janet Reinbolt, Team Leader, Admissions & Records
Elizabeth Adams, Undergraduate Studies
Sondra Baier, Information and Technology
Sean Choi, Information and Technology
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions and Records
Ping Jiang, Information and Technology
Patty Lord, Admissions and Records
Dan Meehan, Information and Technology
Jenny Nguyen, Admissions and Records
Beverly Palmberg, Information and Technology
Tina Purtee, Information and Technology
Julia Riddle, Information and Technology
Anita Robertson, Admissions and Records
Todd Wolfe, Admissions and Records
Online Change of Major Process Team:
Shelly Thompson, Team Leader, Undergraduate Studies
Elizabeth Adams, Undergraduate Studies
Sondra Baier, Information and Technology
Sean Choi, Information and Technology
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions and Records
Patty Lord, Admissions and Records
Beverly Palmberg, Information and Technology
Tina Purtee, Information and Technology
Janet Rienbolt, Admissions and Records
Julia Riddle, Information and Technology
Anita Robertson, Admissions and Records
Todd Wolfe, Admissions and Records
CSU Academic Resources Conference or CSU-ARC:
Edith Winterhalter, Team Leader, Academic Resources and Planning
Jean Porter, Academic Resources and Planning
Julie Todd, Office of the Dean, College of Health and Human Development
Dan Vaugh, Office of the Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science
Reference Room Collection Team:
Joe Parham, Team Leader, University Library - Collaboratory
Marivic Ghorbani, University Library - Technical Services
Ross Kendall, University Library - Reserves/Periodicals/Microform
Karen Little, University Library - Circulation
Carina Mendoza, University Library - Circulation Mike Villalobos, University Library - Circulation
Del Williams, University Library - Technical Services
2012 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions and Records
Cindy Trigg, College of Business and Economics, Marketing and Management
Jessica Worland, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Psychology
Merit Award
Dorna Basiratmand, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sheila Brown, Family and Consumer Sciences
Victor Diamante, Klotz Student Health Center
Mercedes Gallup, Klotz Student Health Center
Krista Groce, Financial Aid
Lorraine Johnson, Klotz Student Health Center
Rita Linton, College of Humanities
James Macaluso, National Center on Deafness
Ramakanth Mandava, College of Science and Mathematics
Anita Robertson, Admissions and Records
Aileen Rolon, National Center on Deafness
Emilia Tayahua, Klotz Student Health Center
Jolene Koester Team Award
Police Services/Student Housing Team:
Rene Lino, Team Leader, Department of Police Services
Michael Reyes, Department of Police Services
Daniel Foster, Department of Police Services
Franklin Ellis, Student Housing
Roger Chapman-Custer, Student Housing
Library Services Specialist Classification/HR Team:
Mika Williamson, Team Leader, Office of Human Resources
Lynn Marks, Office of Human Resources
Carmen Lichtscheidl, Office of Human Resources
Graduation Evaluations Team:
Tracy Shields, Team Leader, Admissions and Records
Judy Roberts, Admissions and Records
Kevin Anderson, Admissions and Records
Brenda Carter, Admissions and Records
Barbara Pettit, Admissions and Records
Alma Fernandez, Admissions and Records
Diedra Greenaway, Admissions and Records
Anika Usher, Admissions and Records
Student Recreation Center Team:
Debra Hammond, Team Leader, University Student Union
Jason Wang, University Student Union
Shannon Krajewski, University Student Union
Jimmy Francis, University Student Union
David Ross, University Student Union
Vincent Mele, University Student Union
Grant Rockfellow, University Student Union
Alexander Gonzales, University Student Union
Sharon Eichten, Budget Planning and Management
Noelle Gabay, Budget Planning and Management
Janet Rienbolt, Admissions & Records
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Association
David Crandall, Associated Students
Trent Morgan, Associated Students
Tim Szczepanski, Associated Students
John "JP" Gale, Associated Students
Colin Donahue, Facilities Development and Operations
Ken Rosenthal, Facilities Development and Operations
Nat Wilson, Facilities Development and Operations
Mitch Hayes, Facilities Development and Operations
Lynn Wiegers, Physical Plant Management
Chet Galland, Physical Plant Management
Oscar Babers, Physical Plant Management
Bill Sullivan, Physical Plant Management
Jeff Craig, Physical Plant Management
Sondra Baier, Information Technology
Beverly Palmberg, Information Technology
Anu Nagarajan, Information Technology
Barrington Walker, Information Technology
Bobbi Van Every, Office of Human Resources
Ron Norton, Environmental Health & Safety
Sylvia Alva, College of Health & Human Development
Geoff Stocker, College of Health & Human Development
Rick Evans, The University Corporation
Tim Killops, The University Corporation
Betsy Corrigan, The University Corporation
Mike Lennon, The University Corporation
Anne Glavin, Department of Police Services
Alfredo Fernandez, Department of Police Services
Scott Vanscoy, Department of Police Services
Linda Reid-Chassiakos, Klotz Student Health Center
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center
Bryan Green, Advantage Fitness Products FPDC Department
2011 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Mary Ankeny, Undergraduate Studies | Recipient
Victoria Campbell, Oviatt Library
Susan Cullen, Universal Design Center | Recipient
Jennifer De La Torre, Children's Center
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Realtions
Jerry D. Luedders, Office of the Provost
Merit Award
Elaine Alvarado, Mechanical Engineering
Martha Almazora, English
Mary Ankeny, Undergraduate Studies | Recipient
Janaki Bowerman, Asian American Studies
Susan Cullen, Universal Design Center | Recipient
Marlene Gale, Academic Affairs
Shellie Hadvina, Alumni Relations | Recipient
Gina Hsuing, Oviatt Library
Marianne Link, Klotz Student Health Center
Janis Martin, Klotz Student Health Center
Erin Matthews, National Center on Deafness
Selma Mayhew, Admissions and Records
Geoff Stocker, Health & Human Development
Julie Todd, Health & Human Development
Rueyling Tsay, Oviatt Library
Team Award Nominees
CSUN Story Cube
Sue Cullen , Team Leader, Universal Design Center
Sandra Caesar, Universal Design Center
Michael Hoggan, Cinema and Television Arts
Dnyaneshsantosh Naik, Universal Design Center
Mary Schaffer, Cinema and television Arts
Matt Terhune, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Student Participants:
Josh Barrett
Spencer Smith
Caitlin Schneil
Solruby Mendoza
Merilyn Ochoa
Asia Francis
Doree Montgomery
Jodi Murray
Chenelle Chestnutt
Nicole White
Jonathan Gonzalez
Alec Halici
Amy Truong
2010 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Leta Chow, Psycology | Recipient
Linda V. Noblejas, President's Office
Pat Tibidian, Recreation and Tourism Management
Merit Award
Ramon Alvarado, Oviatt Library, Access Services
Dean Arnold, Oviatt Library, Access Services
Sharon Aronoff, Klotz Student Health Center
Kate Berggren, Academic Technology
Leta Chow, Psychology
Doretta Crawford, President's Office
Shally Dhiman, Office of Undergraduate Studies
Ederlina "Lynne" Landeta, Klotz Student Health Center
Cindy Mitchell, Office of Human Resources
Linda V. Noblejas, President's Office
Edward Rich, Klotz Student Health Center
Pat Tabidian, Recreation and Tourism Management
Braden Villanueva, Athletics
Team Award Nominees
Academic Services for Students for Students:
Mandie McConkey, Team Leader
Brett Sanders
Lara Kehkedjian
Michelle Almazan
Cody Pearce
Geronimo's Renovation Project:
Tim Killops, Team Leader, The University Corporation
Tim Trevan, Student Housing and Conference Services
Debra Hammond, University Student Union
Betsy Corrigan, The University Corporation
Claire Davis, Student Housing and Conference Services
Jeremy Hamlett, University Student Union
Gary Homesley, University Student Union
Cecilia Ortiz, University Student Union
Elmer Bautista, The University Corporation
Mike Bergantzel, The University Corporation
Heather Cairns, The University Corporation
The Grand Reunion:
A Grand Campus Celebration
Susan C. Curzon, Chair, 50th Anniversary Committee Dean, Oviatt Library
Vance T. Peterson, Chair, Grand Reunion Campus Steering Committee Vice President, University Advancement
D.G. "Gary" Mounger, Co-Chair/Staff Director, Reunions University Advancement — Alumni Relations
Dominique Muñoz, Co-Chair, Arrangement & Logistics University Advancement — Special Events
Peter Prager, Oviatt Library
Charles Bearchell, Retired Faculty
Bonnie Ericson, Retired Faculty
Thomas Ford, Intercollegiate Athletics
Francice Hallcom, Retired Faculty
Patty Lord, Admissions & Records
Jerry Luendders, Academic Affairs
Linda V. Noblejas, Office of the President
Steven Stepanek, Chair, Computer Science
Robert Stoneham, EOP
Marcella Tyler, Tseng College of Extended Learning
William Watkins, Student Affairs Committee Members
Marianne Afifi, Oviatt Library
Vicki Allen, Matador Involvement Center
Elizabeth Altman, Oviatt Library
Hilary Baker, information Technology
Amy Berger, Matador Bookstore
Robert Bucker, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media and Communication
Heather Cairns, The University Corporation Licensing
Melissa Castro, University Advancement — Alumni Relations
Carmen Ramos Chandler, Marketing & Communications
Lee Choo, Photographer, Marketing & Communications
Betsy Corrigan, The University Corporation Food Services
David Crandall, Associated Students
Jerry Defelice, University Development
Rigoberto Diaz Sorto, Physical Plant Management
Reyetta Equibel, Marketing & Communications
Rick Evans, The university Corporation
April Feldman, Oviatt Library
Captain Fred Fernandez, public Safety and Parking Transportation Services
Lucy Gobble, Student Outreach & recruitment
Shellie Hadvina, University Advancement — Alumni Relations
Debra Hammond, University Student Union
Helen Heinrich, Oviatt Library
Gina Hsuing, Oviatt Library
Wyatt Jones, Daily Sundial
Vena Jordan, Department of Police Services — Parking
Marla Joseph, Information Technology
Erin Kaiser, Athletics
Karen Kearns, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media & Communication
Jamison Keller, Matador Involvement Center
Laura Kelley, KCSUN
Shannon Krajewski, University Student Union
Tatsuo Kumagai, Marketing & Communications
David Levin, Academic Technology/Information Technology
James Logsdon, Physical Plant Management
Christopher P. Mahony, Information Technology
Robert Marshall, Oviatt Library Archives
David Mascarina, University Web Communications
Rick Mazzuto, Athletics
Cheryl McMillan, University Advancement — Alumni Relations
Wayne Miller, Matador Bookstore
David Morck, Oviatt Library
Shanté Morgan, @CSUN
Krishna Narayanamurti, Multimedia, Marketing & Communications
Megan Norman, Athletics
Sally Boyd Nosker, University Advancement — Alumni Relations
Janet Pinneau, Athletics
Gary Pratt, Department of Music
Joseph O'Connor, University Web Communications
Gee Rabe, Department of Music
Cynthia Rawitch, Undergraduate Studies
Lori Redfern, CSU Chancellor's Office Grant
Andrea Reinken, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media & Communications
Brenda Roberts, Northridge Magazine
Jeanette Romero, University Advancement — Alumni Relations
Casey Rowley, Daily Sundial
Kate Siegel, Oviatt Library
Jim Stotler, Department of Police Services — Campus Security
James Sutton, Physical Plant Management — Facility Services
Bridget Sullivan, Special Events
Bill Taylor, Department of Theater
Steven Thachuk, Department of Music
Geetha Thomas, University Advancement — Administrative Services
Randy Thomson, Publications, Marketing & Communications
John Valadez, Associated Students
Rolando Valiente, Recycling
Jody Vanleuven, Risk Management
Cindy Ventuleth, Oviatt Library
Mike Villalobos, Oviatt Library
Leanne Vincent, Director of Student Leadership, Associated Students (AS)
Antha Ward, Quick Caption
Susan Widelitz, Government & Community Relations
Eric Willis, Oviatt Library
Mary Woodley, Oviatt Library
Student and Faculty Email Migration:
Information Technology
Chris Xanthos, Team Leader
Ben Quillian
Chris Olsen
Greg Nicholas
Jason Scrymgeour
Tim Carpenter
Jillian Dacosta
Greg Duhon
Zack Hillbruner
Chris Ice
Michelle Kwan
Michael Lazar
Leigh Lopez
Will Morgan
Tina Purtee
Sushmita Saha
Eric Senesac
Anthony Sevilla
Kathryn Sharron
Mayra Solano
Kan Swason
Michael Szablicki
Oliver Tabamo
Arwin Tugade
Holly Wang
Muhammad Zaman
Student myNorthridge:
Portal 2.0
Chris Xanthos, Team Leader, Information Technology
Mary Ann Cummins-Prager, Team Leader, Student Affairs
Marieanne Quiroz, Student Affairs
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Jason Beck, Student Affairs
Laurie Bereny, Admissions & Records
Anne Burke, Student Affairs
Sean Choi, Information Technology
Ardis Flenniken, Admissions & Records
Nita Guzman, Admissions & Records
Ping Jiang, Information Technology
Dave Kay, Information Technology
Michael Lazar, Information Technology
Judy Li, Student Affairs
Selma Mayhew, Admissions & Records
Brian Miller, Student Affairs
Linda Newcomb, Admissions & Records
Jenny Nguyen, Admissions & Records
Bev Palmberg, Information Technology
Vergil Pascual, Student Affairs
Roberta Ricks, Admissions & Records
Julia Riddle, Information Technology
Janet Rienbolt, Admissions & Records
Anita Robertson, Admissions & Records
Kathryn Sharron, Information Technology
Unified Help Desk Support System:
Chris Olsen, Team Leader, Information Technology
Ben Quillian, Team Leader, Information Technology
Eugene Garcia, Team Leader, Information Technology/Administration & Finance
Tina Actis-Purtee, Information Technology
Glenn Alejandro, Student Affairs
Steven De Luca, Associated Students
Caleb Fahey, Mike Curb College of Arts, Media & Communications
Claudia Garcia, College of Business and Economics
William Hardy, Information Technology
Christopher Ice, Information Technology
Anne Lloyd, Information Technology
Felicia A. Morariu, Academic Affairs
Stephanie Nguyen, College of Humanities
Tina Reed, Information Technology
Paul Schantz, Student AffairsTechnology
Dawn Stanley, SOLAR Financials
Wireless Network Enhancement:
Information Technology
Will Moran, Team Leader
Ranjit Phillip, Team Leader
Dave Burrows
Jim Burrows
Jenny Chou
Jeff Fischer
Suryo Muljono
Scott Rodgers
Izumi Shibano
Mayra Temple
Dave Trujillo
2009 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Estelle Hekkers, Admissions & Records
Cheryl McMillan, University Advancement
Merit Award
Sylvia Freiberg, Student Health Center
Edward Richard, Student Health Center
Ernesto Hidalgo, International Admissions
Daneille Ste. Just, Access Services- Oviatt Library
Ashlie Kite, Athletics
Cheryl McMillan, University Advancement
Guadalupe Gamboa, Student Health Center
Yin May Tieu, Student Health Center
Nora Herrington, Student Health Center
Team Award Nominees
Accessible Technology
Initiative Team
Stephanie Nguyen, College of Humanities
Dante Dadomo, College of Humanities
Judith Spiegel, College of Humanities
Thong Dao, College of Humanities
Ian Carroll, College of Humanities
Kunal Chitalia, College of Humanities
Oviatt Library Innovative
Millennium Team
Hellen Heinrich, Library Technical Services
Meredith Lyon, Library Technical Services
Delphia Williams, Library Technical Services
Paula Miller, Library Technical Services
Marivic Ghorbani, Library Technical Services
Gina Hsiung, Library Technical Services
Diane Moore, Library Technical services
Eric Willis, Library Administration & Systems
Donna La Follette, Library Accounting
Recruiting Solutions Team
Mika Williamson, Human Resources
Scott Tsunoda, Human Resources
Chanel Johnson, Human Resources
Greg Hawkes, Human Resources
Elizabeth Dulac, Human Resources
Renee Venezla, Human Resources
Sherrill Bunce, Human Resources
Kevin Krzewinski, Information Technology
Anu Nagarjan, Information Technolgy
Subtropical Rainforest Team
Team Leadership:
Tom Brown
Benjamin Elisondo, Jr.
Perry Martin
Nathaniel Wilson
Dr. Sidney H. Schwartz
Brenda Kanno
Jairam Agaram
Mikhail Yefimov
Alvaro Olague
Adam Brown
Edmond Noblejas
Varoon Bahri
Zekli Patel
Mohamed Alzarouni
Marouane Berny
Elvira Anjirghooli
Ashwin Krishnan
Participating PPM Staff:
Alan MacDonald
Alfredo Martinez
Alfredo Mira
Andrew Newchurch
Anthony Ellis
Armando Martinez
Art De Aro
Arthur Ramsey
Barbara Ball
Bill Murphy
Bill Pinell
Bruce Weinstein
Carlos Garcia
Cecilia Garcia
Chet Galland
Christopher Rooney
Chuck Tobin
Clark Cantu
Cornelio Pampliega
Cynthia Bohannan
Daniel Orellana
Darryl Hart
Darwin Rivera
Dave Unger
David Douglas
David Gonzalez
David Vetich
Donovan Tucker
Edgardo Castillo
Efrain Guillen
Erasmo Magana
Eric Hopper
Ernie Granillo
Felix Rodriguez
Fidel Diaz
Frances Canales
Frank Schultz
Frank Tucci
Fred Joseph
Gary Chacon
Geraldo Barron
Gilmar Rodriguez
Grove Anderson
Guadalupe Nunez
Guillermo Cuevas
Hector Carillo
Herbert Vargas
James Licano
Jasmine Harrison
Jeff Rawlings
Jeff Weston
Jeffrey Griffiths
Jerry White
John Young
Jose Gil
Joseph Aguirre
Joseph Hughes
Joseph Penades
Joseph Rojas
Juan Arias
Julio Sorto
Kate Rodriguez
Larry Billingslea
Leonide Ojeda
Leslie Galland
Liz Vigliotto
Lynn Wiegers
Manuel Casillas
Manuel Huerta
Mark Ho
Mark Rodriguez
Mary Hanson
Michael Martinez
Michael Washignton
Michael Whitener
Nelson Castillo
Oscar Babers
Paul Haberkorn
Paul Slater
Perry Martin
Phil Stokes
Ramiro Lomeli
Ray Lopez
Rebecca Burns
Reggie Castro
Richard Gomula
Richard McKee
Robert Gomez
Robert Villegas
Robin Conway
Rodrigo Santana
Rogeio Cortez
Roland Cantu
Romeo Molina
Ron Cruz
Ruben Lopez
Salvador Lopez
Scott Byars
Sergio Terrazas
Steve Jordan
Susan Arvanitis
Teddie Tan
Thomas Katenay
Todd Andrew
Tom Edvalson
Tom Foley
Tony Cantu
Tony Pepe
Tony Spraggins
Tony White
Travis Thomas
Valerie Hughes
Vanessa Elisworth
Vicente Espinoza
Victor Gonzalez
Wayne Morrow
William Belcher
William Sulliavan
Willy Martinez
Yoshi Teshima
2008 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Barbara Collins, Sociology Department
Joyclyn Dunham, Oviatt Library
Lincoln Harrison, Journalism
Barbara Miyagawa, Sociology Department
Merit Award
Suzan Brownlee, Admissions & Records
Martha Campos, Liberal Studies Program
Monica Cuthbert, Student Health Center
Sylvia Freiberg, Student Health Center
Roni Lopez, PPM
Barbara Miyagawa, Sociology Department
Danny Reader, University Advancement
Edward Rich, Student Health Center
Michelle Runkle, Student Health Center
Jane Santoro, Student Health Center
Ray Solis, Student Health Center
Bobbi Van Every, Human Resources
Muhammad Zaman, Information Technology
Team Award
Commencement Video Streaming Team:
Chris Mahony, Information Technology
Debbie Hellman, Information Technology
Kevin Glasson, Information Technology
Frank Bao, Information Technology
Augusto Santos, Information Technology
Tony Hillbruner, Information Technology
Paul Schantz, Student Affairs
Vergil Pascual, Student Affairs
Brian Miller, Student Affairs
New Freshman Convocation Committee:
Tom Piernik, Student Development & International Programming
Christopher Aston, Student Development & International Programming
Frankline Augustin, Science & Math Advisement
Nicholas Dungey, Political Science
Nagi El Naga, Electronic & Computer Science
Melissa Giles, Student Housing
Brian McConville, Facility Services
Kevin Mojaradi, Associated Students
Janet Pinneau, Athletics
Hilda Putzel, Student Development & International Programming
Maureen Rubin, Undergraduate Studies
Cheryl Spector, Academic Freshman Year Programming
Performance Arts Center/Performance Hall Team:
Kathy Anthony, Performing Arts Center
Jan Bryant, Performing Arts Center
Karen Ziegler, Performing Arts Center
Therri Donnelly, Performing Arts Center
Gary Richardson, Performing Arts Center
Seiyua Tang, Performing Arts Center
Joey Weldon, Performing Arts Center
Emory Rundle, Performing Arts Center
Undergraduate Studies Team:
Mary Ankeny, Undergraduate Studies
Shally Dhiman, Undergraduate Studies
Greg Mena, Undergraduate Studies
Donna Brooks, CIELO/UGS
Kelly Kroeker, CIELO/UGS
Rashawn Green, Learning Resource Center
Luis Zamora, Learning Resource Center
Nidia Becerra, Learning Resource Center
Marion Brown, Developmental Math
Brett Sanders, Athletic Advisement
Lisa Anderson, Developmental Math
Kitty Nard, Writing Proficiency Exam
2007 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Leslie Gillman, Academic Resources & Planning
Phillip Ranjit, Information Technology
Mickey Martinez, University Library
Hedy carpenter, Graduate Studies
Linda Gray, Music Department
Merit Award
Linda Gharakhanian, Biology
Frank Schultz, PPM
Aline Koseyan, UA Foundation Accounting
Linda Gray, Music Department
Bonnie Crawford, Credential Office
Nancy Davidson, University Library
Roblin Marguerite, University Library
Tina Purtee, nformation Technology
Bev Palmberg, Extended Learning
Mayra Franco, Credential Office
Yvonne carrillo, Extended Learning
Susan Ghaemi, CHHD
Judith Friedman, Psychology
Karen Mariglia, Intercollegiate Athletics
Phillip Ranjit, Information Technology
Leslie Gilman, Academic Resources & Planning
Team Award
Fuel Cell Project:
Physical Plant Management:
George Alwerth
Grove Anderson
Todd Andrew
Oscar Babers
Gerardo Barron
Larry Billingslea
Imre Boldis
Joel Bond
Tom Brown
Scott Byars
Francis canales
Clark cantu
Roland cantu
Steve cantu
Tony Cantu
Henry Castro
Reggie castro
Gary Chacon
Jeff Craig
Ron Cruz
Fidel Diaz
Rigoberto Diaz
David Douglas
Sherry Drainer
Tom Edvalson
Vicente Espinoza
Valerie Fair
Tom Foley
Tom Fredette
Chet Galland
carlos Garcia
Cesar Garcia
Jose Gil
Robert Gomez
Richard Gomula
Ernie Granillo
Efrain Guillen
Paul Haberkorn
Darryl Hart
Eric Hopper
Manuel Huerta
Joe Hughes
Valerie Hughes
Damien Iddamalgoda
Rick Jardin
Kelvin Kelly
Jim Logsdon
Mark Loomis
Ruben Lopez
Daniel MacDonald
Erasmo Magana
Yolanda Marsano
Perry Martin
Willy Martimez
Brian McConville
Wayne Morrow
Bill Murphy
Lupe Guadalupe
Leo Ojeda
Daniel Orellana
James Ortega
Cornelio Pampliega
Kurt Pedesky
Joey Penades
Bill Pinell
Jeff Rawlings
Lance Rickman
Mark Rodriguez
Joe Rojas
Christopher Rooney
Ernesto Santana
Paul Slater
Phil Stokes
William Sullivan
Travis Thomas
Chuck Tobin
Frank Tucci
Dave Unger
Jim Valiensi
Robert Villegas
Michael Washington
Jeff Weston
Jeffrey Griffiths
Jerry White
Mike White
Environmental Health and Safety:
Tony White
Biology:
Mike Whitener
Electrical and Mechanical:
John Young
Fernando Zamora
Tony Pepe
Brenda Kanno
Ichiro Hashimoto
Mechanical Engineering:
Robert Ryan
Sidney Schwartz
Stuart Prince
Larry caretto
Tim Fox
Morouane Berny
Shawn Mcconomy
Mikhail Yefimov
Bridging the Gap to Ensure Academic Excellence for CSUN Students:
Frankline Augustin, SSC/EOP Science & Math
Conchita Battle, ARC/EOP
Karla Johnson-Majedi, SSC/EOP CECS
Mario Lopez, SSC/EOP CHHD
Concepcion Perez, OSSA COBAE
Shelly Thompson, SSC/EOP Humanities
Maria Valiton, SRC/EOP CAMC
Tode Wolfe, SRC/EOP CSBS
Library Procurement Procedures:
Sally Brenneman, Oviatt Library-REF
Pat Hollenbeck, Oviatt Library-M&M
Joyclyn Dunham, Oviatt Library-DEV
Danielle Ste. Just, Oviatt Library-Periodical
Yolanda Greenhalgh, Oviatt Library-SPC
Nancy Davidson, Oviatt Library-Tee
Mickey Martinez, Oviatt Library-ADm
Joe Parham, Oviatt Library-LSG
HR/SOLAR 2007 Upgrade:
Human Resources:
Mindy Chi
Sherrill Bunce
Bobbi Van Every
Plaza del Sol Performance Hall 2006-2007 Season:
Kathy Anthony
Kathy Nixon
Jan Bryant
Emory Rundle
Gary Richardson
Seiyua Tang
Therri Donnelly
2005 Awards | Nominees & Recipients
Presidential Award
Information Pending
Merit Award
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Team Award
Information Pending