Annually, LFSA recognizes outstanding faculty & staff at the University of Arizona. We are excited to recognize the significant contributions to the campus community.
2025 Award Recipients
Promising Employee Award
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Yonarki Garcia Varela
Assistant Professor of Practice School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
Employee Excellence Award
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Dominique Calza
Co-Director, Campus Culture Connections
Celina Ramirez Award
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Dr. Vanessa Perry
Associate Professor of Practice, College of Education
Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award
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Dr. Karla Silva
Director, HSI Initiatives
Learn more about LFSA past award winners!
Promising Employee Award
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Veronique Villalba
Community Outreach Assistant, Pima County Office
Employee Excellence Award
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Ericka Encinas
Program Specialist, STEM Learning Center
Celina Ramirez Award
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Nancy Rodríguez-Lorta
Senior Director, College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award
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Kimberly Sierra- Cajas
Director, Undergraduate Research & Inquiry / Co-Director, STEM Learning Center
Promising Professional Award
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Anna Vindiola
Fostering Success Program Coordinator, Dean of Students- Basic Needs Center & Services
Professional Excellence Award
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Alexei Marquez, PhD
Assistant Director, Education & Initiatives, Thrive Center
Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award
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Michelle McKelvey, EdD
Director, Thrive Center, Student Success & Retention Innovation