Latinx Faculty & Staff Association Awards

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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Karla Silva Headshot

Dr. Karla Silva

Director, HSI Initiatives

 

 

 

Learn more about LFSA past award winners!

Promising Employee Award

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Veronique Villalba headshot

Veronique Villalba

Community Outreach Assistant, Pima County Office

Employee Excellence Award

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Ericka Encinas Headshot

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 winner of an LFSA award

Alexei Marquez, PhD

Assistant Director, Education & Initiatives, Thrive Center

 
Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award
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Michelle McKelvey winner of an LFSA award

Michelle McKelvey, EdD

Director, Thrive Center, Student Success & Retention Innovation