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Congratulations to the complete class of 2024! Your efforts and perseverance all through your tutorial journey had been admirable.
We additionally provide a particular congratulations to our 2024 pupil and alumni award winners. They’ve supplied distinguished service and proven their immense dedication towards serving to individuals of their communities, the nation, and the world.
President’s Award Winners: Rick Moore and Ryan Andersen
The President’s Award acknowledges each a graduate and an undergraduate pupil. To qualify, the President’s Award winners should have distinguished themselves academically and made important contributions to their nation and/or their group. This award acknowledges a dedication to service, scholastic achievement, excellent character and management.
This 12 months’s winners are Rick Moore (graduate) and Ryan Andersen (undergraduate).
Rick Moore
In January 2024, Rick Moore graduated from American Army College (AMU) with a bachelor’s diploma in interdisciplinary research and a 4.0 GPA.
Throughout his tutorial journey, Rick labored as his Military unit’s Particular Operations Combatives Program teacher. He has 11 years of Military service and has distinguished himself as a Particular Operations Soldier with deployments to Poland, Kuwait, and Colombia.
Fluent in each Spanish and Portuguese and having a ardour for Latin American cultures, Rick is pursuing a grasp’s diploma in worldwide relations to additional increase his data and experience in world affairs.
After he retires from the Military, Rick plans to proceed to serve his nation as a diplomat by working for the U.S. Division of State as a international service officer. He want to contribute to world peace, stability and cultural understanding.
Ryan Andersen
In April 2024, Ryan Andersen graduated with a bachelor’s diploma in safety administration from AMU whereas sustaining a 4.0 GPU. A 100% disabled veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, he served from November 2002 to October 2011 as a marine science technician.
His service, marked by quite a few awards, together with a number of Coast Guard achievement medals, letters of commendation, and particular operations ribbons, highlights his involvement in lifesaving, safety, anti-terrorism, and emergency administration missions. Of explicit significance to him is the Excellent Army Volunteer Award, a testomony to his unwavering dedication to group service.
Ryan’s ardour for service shines by way of his volunteer work with the Pink Cross within the Texas Gulf Coast area. He’s usually discovered main catastrophe motion groups and mass care groups whereas serving as the knowledge and planning coordinator for the area.
Ryan is called an skilled security, safety, emergency preparedness, disaster administration and catastrophe restoration skilled. He has considerably contributed to a number of industries, specializing in enterprise continuity, strategic planning, coaching growth, environmental safety, safety, and occupational security. His progressive methods have enhanced emergency response capabilities worldwide, influencing trade requirements and greatest practices, particularly for midstream oil and fuel organizations.
Tutorial Scholar Award Winners
The Tutorial Scholar Award acknowledges 10 graduates and undergraduates. For this award, the winners should exhibit management of their school rooms, keep excessive GPAs, and present a excessive stage of engagement and rapport with their instructors and friends.
Taylor Sparber: Arts, Humanities and Schooling, Graduate
Taylor Sparber graduated from American Public College (APU) in April 2024 with a grasp’s diploma in Schooling: Greater Schooling in Scholar Affairs with a 4.0 GPA and a focus in profession teaching. She additionally holds a Life Teaching certificates from APU.
As well as, Taylor has different levels equivalent to an affiliate of science basically research from Laurel Ridge Neighborhood Faculty, and a bachelor’s diploma cum laude in social work from Shepherd College. She has additionally been an lively member of the Nationwide Society of Management and Success (NSLS) and Chi Sigma Alpha Honor Society.
Taylor works within the College’s Profession Providers division as a Licensed World Profession Improvement Facilitator (GCDF) profession coach, specializing within the Science, Expertise, Engineering, and Arithmetic (STEM) industries. Her various background consists of roles in pupil life, residence life, and incapacity providers, offering her with precious insights into the quite a few challenges college students face. Taylor strives to make a constructive impression on the lives of scholars, and her tutorial {and professional} endeavors has supported her in persevering with to attain this imaginative and prescient.
Julia Amoo: Dr. Wallace E. Boston College of Enterprise, Graduate
Julia Amoo will graduate from AMU in June 2024 with a grasp’s diploma in human useful resource administration. She is a devoted skilled with a various background in info know-how and human useful resource administration, and he or she holds a bachelor’s diploma in info know-how from Ghana Expertise College Faculty.
Because the appearing head of the human useful resource division at an insurance coverage agency from 2016 to 2017, Julia found her ardour for human sources. She determined to pursue a grasp’s diploma in human useful resource administration to additional her experience within the subject.
Julia at present serves within the U.S. Military as a personnel operations specialist. Throughout her tutorial journey, Julia served because the Vice President of Neighborhood Relations for the College’s chapter of the Society for Human Useful resource Administration (SHRM), the place she actively contributes to the development of HR practices {and professional} growth.
Nmachi Okere: Well being Sciences, Graduate
Nmachi Okere earned a grasp of public well being (MPH) diploma from AMU in February 2024. She additionally holds a bachelor’s diploma from Barry College with minors in chemistry and navy science.
All through her grasp’s program, she demonstrated a eager mind and a strong dedication to addressing public well being challenges. Her tutorial achievements replicate her dedication to scholarship and her need to contribute meaningfully to the well being and well-being of communities.
Nmachi at present works as a help medical operations logistics officer within the Military. She is dedicated to creating a constructive impression within the subject of public well being. At present, Nmachi is pursuing a doctoral diploma in public well being at George Washington College.
Nmachi’s tutorial achievements, management expertise, and dedication to public service make her an asset to the general public well being subject and our nation’s navy. As she continues her instructional journey and prepares to embark on a profession in public well being analysis and follow, Nmachi is poised to handle among the most urgent well being challenges going through society at the moment. Her dedication to excellence and keenness for bettering well being outcomes encourage her friends and colleagues alike.
Luis Revilla: Safety and World Research, Graduate
Luis earned a grasp’s diploma in intelligence research from AMU in August 2023, graduating with a GPA of three.92. An immigrant from Lima, Peru, Luis additionally holds a bachelor’s diploma in interdisciplinary research with concentrations in sociology and navy science.
Luis has devoted his effort and time to creating a constructive impression by way of volunteer work. His efforts embody translating medical and dental directions for Spanish-speaking sufferers, counseling teenage college students about wholesome decision-making, and coordinating the distribution of important college provides for kids.
Luis has additionally organized athletic competitions for intellectually disabled youngsters. After 20 years within the U.S. Military, he retired as an officer and at present works as a navy contractor for the U.S. authorities, offering intelligence coaching to airmen, marines, sailors, and troopers.
Suzannah Loehr: STEM, Graduate
Suzannah Loehr earned a grasp’s diploma in environmental coverage and administration and a focus in fish and wildlife administration from AMU in April 2024. Suzannah has a lifelong curiosity within the subject of environmental conservation, particularly in land and species administration.
She holds a bachelor’s diploma in geosciences with a focus in pure sources and conservation from Southern New Hampshire College. She at present works as an environmental bodily science for the U.S. Air Power and gained publicity to quite a lot of environmental media from a federal viewpoint.
Suzannah aspires to show and plans to proceed her schooling by way of by pursuing a doctoral diploma program centered on world environmental points.
Tyler Bailey: Arts, Humanities and Schooling, Undergraduate
Tyler Bailey earned a bachelor’s diploma in navy historical past with a GPA of three.975 and a focus in American navy historical past from AMU in April 2024. His enthusiasm for navy historical past is rooted in his life as a North Carolinian, the place he’s been impressed, captivated and impassioned by the 250+ years of wealthy historical past that embody his house state.
Tyler is a member of Phi Gamma Mu Worldwide Honor Society in addition to Sigma Alpha Phi and the Nationwide Society of Management and Success. He plans to proceed his schooling and pursue a grasp’s diploma.
Past teachers, Tyler volunteers as a dwelling historian, analysis assistant and historic tour information at nationwide parks. In the end, he plans to develop into a historic interpreter or teacher, in order that he can proceed to share his ardour and love for American navy historical past with others.
Emily Helton: Dr. Wallace E. Boston College of Enterprise, Undergraduate
Emily Helton earned a bachelor’s diploma in human useful resource administration from AMU in April 2024. She maintained a GPA of three.76.
Emily is the primary in her household to realize the next schooling diploma, and her true ardour is aiding others of their pursuit of information. Her objective is to develop into a professor, shaping the following technology of enterprise leaders.
Emily at present serves as a public affairs specialist for the U.S. Military Corps of Engineers. She additionally spent six years as a command-and-control battle administration operator, instructing and supporting the coaching of the Air Power’s prime aviators.
Emily serves as an inspiration to her complete household, exemplifying the rewards of onerous work and dedication. She eagerly anticipates the challenges the long run holds, the milestones awaiting her, and the numerous reminiscences to be made on her lifelong journey, fueled by the unwavering love and help of her household.
Emma Myers: Well being Sciences, Undergraduate
Emma Myers graduated summa cum laude from AMU in February 2024 with a bachelor of utilized science in well being sciences. She is a devoted particular person with a robust background in healthcare, public service and navy service.
Emma has labored as a volunteer emergency medical technician and firefighter. For her dedication to group service, she was awarded the Presidential Excellent Service Award in January 2021.
Emma additionally served within the U.S. Navy as a master-at-arms. After her navy separation, she grew to become a gastroenterology endoscopy technician on the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Middle, aiding in gastrointestinal procedures and offering important help to healthcare professionals. Her dedication to affected person care and well-being earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues.
Emma is at present a police officer on the U.S. Division of Veterans Affairs. Sooner or later, she plans to attend nursing college. She is dedicated to creating a constructive impression within the lives of others by way of her work, volunteerism and future endeavors in nursing.
John DeStefano, Jr.: Safety and World Research, Undergraduate
In December 2023, John DeStefano graduated from AMU with a 4.0 GPA. He holds a bachelor’s diploma in prison justice with a focus in legislation enforcement organizational management.
Whereas attending AMU, John was a member of the Pi Gamma Mu Worldwide Honor Society in Social Sciences, the Alpha Phi Sigma Felony Justice Honor Society, the Golden Key Worldwide Honour Society, and The Nationwide Society of Management and Success.
A local of Elizabeth, New Jersey, John moved to Arizona at 27. John is a Captain with the Marana Police Division (MPD), positioned simply outdoors Tucson, Arizona. John has been with MPD for over 24 years, throughout which era he has held numerous assignments.
John holds an affiliate of utilized science diploma in electromechanical engineering/robotics and attended the Northwestern College Middle for Public Security College of Police Employees and Command. He’s at present making use of to the FBI Nationwide Academy and plans to start working in direction of a grasp’s diploma this summer season.
Jeremiah Blum: STEM, Undergraduate
Jeremiah Blum acquired a bachelor’s diploma in info know-how from APU, graduating summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. He additionally accomplished a bachelor’s diploma in philosophy from APU in 2018, graduating cum laude with a 3.5 GPA.
Past academia, Jeremiah has devoted himself to group service. He has been a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, delivering meals and offering help to native seniors.
Mary Kim Ward Resilience and Service Award
The Mary Kim Ward Resilience and Service Award is given to a pupil who demonstrates resilience, endurance, and unwavering willpower. To qualify, the winner should make an impression on public service, social justice, and inclusion whereas working to finish a level.
This 12 months, we couldn’t select only one winner. Consequently, we selected a winner from every college:
- Victoria Sengelman (AMU)
- Blagoy Pongoncheff (APU)
Victoria Sengelman
Victoria Sengelman earned a bachelor’s diploma in intelligence research magna cum laude from AMU in 2024. She additionally holds an affiliate diploma in paralegal know-how from Central Neighborhood Faculty.
Victoria has been within the U.S. Navy since 2012. She has held a number of ranks, together with PACT Seaman, Ships Alerts Exploitation Tools Increment Foxtrot Operator, Work Middle Supervisor and Japan Alerts Evaluation Lab COMINT Analyst. Her deployments have included a number of ships, and he or she has labored in Florida, Spain, and Libya.
Throughout her navy service, Victoria gained a number of awards. She was Junior Sailor of the Quarter (fourth quarter of 2018), Junior Sailor of the Yr (2019) and USO Servicemember of the Yr (2019). Victoria additionally acquired the Intelligence Assortment Award in 2016 and the US-Japan Navy Friendship Affiliation (JANAFA) Award in 2020.
Blagoy Pogoncheff
Blagoy Pogoncheff graduated summa cum laude from APU with a bachelor’s diploma in navy historical past. His curiosity in historical past was impressed by his grandparents’ experiences within the Balkan Wars, World Struggle I and World Struggle II.
He’s at present a Sergeant First Class within the U.S. Military, ahead working and supporting NATO operations carried out in Japanese Europe and the Center East.
Blagoy has additionally been the top human sources administrative supervisor for the NATO Communications and Data Company. In that position, he maintained and supported administrative capabilities for over 94 allied personnel throughout 5 nations whereas aiding within the accountability of greater than $5 million {dollars}’ price of kit.
Blagoy has served on a number of abroad excursions, supporting Operation Enduring Freedom, allied operations supporting Ukraine, and different operations, together with Operation Management (OPCON) whereas stationed in South Korea. He holds two Army Occupational Specialties, enabling him to work with United States allies in a number of contingency areas.
Blagoy holds a number of navy decorations, together with 4 Army Excellent Volunteer Service medals for his volunteer work whereas serving. By request of the USA Air Power Army and Household Life Consultants (MFLC), he carried out historic analysis and offered it for United States navy personnel coming into his space of operation.
To offer easy transitions for United States personnel coming into a brand new tradition, he improved their cultural consciousness by way of a presentation of historic info, which resulted in a secure and safe acclimation to the native Center Japanese space of operations. He has volunteered abroad for over 450 hours within the MFLC program.
Blagoy additionally advocates for the Particular Olympics, historic battlefields and their preservation, the conservation of public waterways and lands, and the veteran group. Alongside along with his household, Blagoy has volunteered for the particular wants communities and different numerous teams, enhancing the lives of many communities by way of their efforts.
Blagoy additionally holds an affiliate diploma in historical past from Lansing Neighborhood Faculty and plans to proceed his schooling by enrolling within the grasp’s diploma in historical past at APU. His skilled objective is to both work for the Division of Protection as a historian or to show, both on the College or in particular person at an area school or college in North Carolina after his navy separation.
Scholar Speaker Award Winners
Every year, the Scholar Speaker Award is given yearly to college students who will converse at their graduating class ceremony. This 12 months, the winners are:
- George Linen, Jr. (College of Arts, Humanities and Schooling; College of Well being Sciences; and College of STEM Ceremony)
- Mann Kongsomboonvech (Dr. Wallace E. Boston College of Enterprise Ceremony)
- John DeStefano, Jr. (College of Safety and World Research Ceremony)
George Linen, Jr.
George graduated from AMU in December 2023 with a bachelor’s diploma in sport and well being sciences. He additionally holds extra levels, together with two affiliate levels from the Neighborhood Faculty of the Air Power.
George is at present a navy schooling teacher for enlisted personnel within the U.S. Air Power. He’s a multifaceted particular person with a ardour for schooling, group engagement and the transformative energy of artwork. As a TEDx Speaker, poet and revealed creator, George exemplifies the ethos of a well-rounded particular person who not solely excels in his navy service but in addition embraces creativity as a power for constructive change.
George additionally contributes to native communities by organizing artwork occasions within the U.S., Germany and Portugal. These occasions function platforms for cultural change and artistic expression, fostering connections that transcend geographical boundaries.
A agency believer within the precept of “paying it ahead,” he established a scholarship at his highschool alma mater and has personally awarded a graduating senior with $250 annually since 2020. This dedication to schooling displays George’s dedication to empowering the following technology and making an enduring impression on their tutorial journeys.
Sooner or later, George aspires to increase his impression additional by combining his inventive endeavors with a profession in bodily remedy. With a imaginative and prescient to heal hearts by way of artwork and restore lives by way of therapeutic care, he seeks to provide individuals not solely inspiration but in addition the chance to reclaim their lives.
Apiluck (Mann) Kongsomboonvech
Mann Kongsomboonvech graduated in June 2024 with a grasp of enterprise administration diploma from AMU. He additionally holds a bachelor’s diploma in science from the USA Air Power Academy.
Mann is a multi-faceted, pushed skilled with a various background and a ardour for excellence. A primary-generation Thai-Chinese language immigrant, he brings a singular perspective to all the pieces he does.
He at present serves within the U.S. Air Power as an acquisitions officer to exhibit his management, strategic pondering and a dedication to service. His dedication to excellence has earned him recognition and respect inside the navy group.
Mann is a multi-talented particular person with a love for appearing, modeling, and voice-over work. His ardour for the humanities led him to pursue alternatives within the leisure trade, the place he showcases his creativity and flexibility.
Along with his skilled and tutorial achievements, Mann is actively concerned in his group and strives to make a constructive impression wherever he goes. His skill to attach with individuals from various backgrounds and his dedication to creating a distinction set him aside as a frontrunner and position mannequin.
Alumni Service and Distinguished Graduate Award Winners
The Alumni Service Award acknowledges a graduate who supplied distinctive service to the group and the College by utilizing schooling and expertise to help others.
The Distinguished Graduate Award acknowledges an distinctive alumnus or alumna who embodies the beliefs of the College’s mission by way of private {and professional} efforts.
James Hodgman is the winner of this 12 months’s Alumni Service Award, and Erik Fortenberry is the winner of this 12 months’s Distinguished Graduate Award.
James Hodgman
James is a U.S. Air Power veteran and an adjunct professor with the College, instructing programs in enterprise administration and entrepreneurship. Throughout his time within the Air Power, he protected bases in the USA, Germany and the Center East.
In 2009, he transitioned into public affairs, serving as a photojournalist and documenting the Air Power’s mission in 4 nations. His navy profession spanned 20 years and he served at bases in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa earlier than retiring from the Air Power in March 2023.
James earned a bachelor’s diploma basically research with a focus in mass communication from the College of Nebraska at Omaha and a grasp’s diploma in administration from American Army College. He additionally holds a administration certification and was just lately accepted into Liberty College’s doctoral communication program.
Keen about group service and giving again, James has served as a tactical fight casualty care teacher, a resiliency teacher, and the emcee for a number of occasions throughout his navy profession. Right this moment, he’s a disaster counselor with Disaster Textual content Line, the athletic director for the Solano County (California) chapter of Workforce Pink, White & Blue, the president of Vanden Excessive College’s Theater Arts Boosters, and a member of Solano County’s Suicide Prevention Coalition.
He believes in dwelling life to the fullest and dwelling by these phrases from Tony Horton, the creator of P90 X: “Do your greatest and overlook the remaining.”
Erik Fortenberry
Erik Fortenberry is the holder of a number of levels. He holds an affiliate diploma in utilized science from the Neighborhood Faculty of the Air Power and a bachelor’s diploma in transportation and logistics administration from AMU. At present, Erik is pursuing a grasp of public administration diploma at AMU.
Erik is at present a superintendent with the Army and Household Readiness Middle of the U.S. Air Power. His 18-year navy profession has taken him all around the world, together with a number of deployments to the Center East.
At present, Erik plans to complete his diploma after which proceed on to a doctoral diploma to show and to check the consequences of post-traumatic stress on veterans within the workforce. As a trainer, he hopes to go on his love of studying to his two youngsters and others.
Excellent Campus Chief
The Excellent Chief Award acknowledges campus leaders who contributed considerably to a pupil group or co-curricular program. They’ve gone above and past to interact members and contribute to the coed expertise.
Lauren Stauffer – Arts, Humanities and Schooling
Lauren Stauffer graduated from AMU in December 2020 with a bachelor’s diploma in psychology and a GPA of three.78. Her curiosity in navy psychology was impressed by her kin, who fought in numerous wars together with World Struggle I, World Struggle II, Vietnam and Korea.
From a younger age, Lauren cherished psychology and serving to individuals. She at present works so as administration for the American Pink Cross and is a volunteer of their Providers to the Armed Forces Division.
As well as, Lauren is the President of the College’s Psychology Membership and the Vice President of Lively Minds. When Lauren just isn’t volunteering, she all the time has her fingers in one thing military-related, researching household navy historical past or preserving her veterans’ legacies.
Nicholas Rinell – Dr. Wallace E. Boston College of Enterprise
Nicholas L. Rinell will graduate from AMU in December 2024 with a grasp of enterprise administration diploma. He additionally holds a bachelor’s diploma in cyber safety administration and coverage from the College of Maryland World Campus.
Nicholas has served the U.S. Marine Corps for over 20 years and works as an adjunct college teacher within the Enlisted Faculty Distance Schooling Program at Camp Pendleton South in California. Through the years, he has served the Marine Corps in numerous capacities, incomes promotions and commendations for his distinctive management and dedication.
Throughout his tenure, he performed pivotal roles in MACS items in Okinawa, Cherry Level and Camp Pendleton. His experience in radar upkeep and operations was instrumental within the easy functioning of those items. Notably, he had a number of deployments, together with a tour in Iraq.
Nicholas has earned quite a few navy awards, which embody two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, and a Army Excellent Volunteer Service Medal.
Larissa Mallard – Dr. Wallace E. Boston College of Enterprise
Larissa Mallard earned a grasp’s diploma in transportation and logistics administration with a focus in reverse logistics administration from AMU in 2017. She additionally holds a bachelor’s diploma in liberal arts from West Virginia College, with a minor in historical past and a focus in well being psychology.
Larissa has crafted a lifetime of service, schooling and management. She served the U.S. Military for over 22 years, retiring as a Logistics Warrant Officer with the esteemed rank of CW4. At present, she plans to proceed her schooling with an MBA, specializing in occasion planning administration.
Larissa is deeply concerned in her group. She serves because the President of the College’s Alumni Advisory Council and because the Vice President of the African American Studying Inclusion and Steerage Community (AALIGN).
Larissa can be a member of the Golden Key Worldwide Honour Society and serves as a peer mentor. She is an lively volunteer, dedicating her time to organizations equivalent to Woman Scouts, Toastmasters Worldwide and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Her dedication to service extends far past her skilled and tutorial endeavors. Larissa continues to encourage others by way of her dedication to service, management and lifelong studying. Her journey exemplifies the facility of perseverance, ardour, and function in shaping a lifetime of which means and significance.
Chapter of the Yr Award: Society for Protection and Strategic Research
The Chapter of the Yr Award acknowledges a corporation whose members have labored extensively to create an atmosphere that fosters management, engagement, service, and commemoration with its members. This 12 months, the Chapter of the Yr Award went to the Society of Protection and Strategic Research (SDSS), a pupil group devoted to serving to its members in fields equivalent to nationwide safety, protection, intelligence and international affairs.
In 2024, SDSS ready members for the skilled world by emphasizing vital pondering and ability growth by way of publications, podcasts, lectures, and webinars. SDSS additionally held fundraisers and created partnerships to exhibit a dedication to broader societal points. By the creation of its Fulcrum World web site and numerous platforms, SDSS facilitates data change and advocacy.
Legacy Venture Award: R.E.A.D. Ebook Membership
This award acknowledges a corporation that has created and carried out a undertaking that continues to construct from 12 months to 12 months. By their efforts and dedication, the R.E.A.D. Ebook Membership carried out and set a excessive normal for his or her group and others.
By the Random Acts of Studying undertaking, the R.E.A.D. Ebook Membership had a profound impression on communities throughout the U.S. and the College group. By selling studying and literacy by way of numerous initiatives equivalent to volunteering for LibriVox, contributing to Little Free Libraries, and leaving books in random areas, R.E.A.D. Ebook Membership members enhanced entry to books and strengthened group ties.
Strongly dedicated to bettering literacy, the R.E.A.D. Ebook Membership additionally created newsletters and social media promotions. This group additionally funded initiatives by way of the Smithsonian Undertake-a-Ebook program and Donors’ Select web site and supplied studying libraries for school rooms in underserved areas equivalent to Arkansas and Louisiana.
Excellent New Scholar Group Award: Society for the Development of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Individuals in Science
The Excellent New Scholar Group Award acknowledges a corporation that has established a constructive presence on the College and has collaborated with different pupil organizations or college departments. This 12 months, the award goes to the Society for the Development of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Individuals in Science (SACNAS) for his or her work.
SACNAS promotes minority illustration, notably amongst Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Individuals, in STEM fields. This 12 months, SACNAS achieved exceptional milestones by way of the management of President Bridget Kimsey and Vice President Pedro Maldonado.
SACNAS members attended the nationwide SACNAS convention and engaged with others on social media websites selling underrepresented college students. SACNAS additionally hosted conferences and different occasions for its members and facilitated connections with various mentors by way of initiatives like “Cafecitos con Cientificos.” (Coffees with Scientists)
The group additionally promoted notable achievements of Chicanos, Hispanics, and Native Individuals in STEM globally and shared sources like NOAA’s federal job utility coaching movies. It additionally facilitated convention displays and subject journeys, together with worldwide journeys to the Southeastern Council of Latin American Research (SECOLAS) Convention in Antigua, Guatemala.
Additionally, SACNAS actively contributed to the college’s Range, Fairness, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiative, and Dr. Drexler promoted the group in weblog articles. The Fb web page and web site of SACNAS served as platforms for group engagement and knowledge sharing.
SACNAS acquired recognition at each the nationwide and worldwide ranges, with President Bridget Kimsey famous as a brand new chapter chief on the SACNAS Nationwide Convention and Vice President Pedro Maldonado acknowledged for his presentation on the SECOLAS Convention. College advisors Dr. Michelle Watts and Dr. Kristi Drexler had been additionally acknowledged for his or her contributions.
