Annually, UNIDOS recognizes outstanding faculty & staff at the University of Arizona. We are excited to recognize the significant contributions to the campus community.
2026 Award Recipients
Promising Employee Award
Jessica Martinez
Program Coordinator,
AGAVE
Employee Excellence Award
Dr. Rodrigo Gutiérrez
Director, Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers
Celina Ramirez Impact Award
Dr. Nolan Cabrera
Professor, Educational Policy Studies and Practice in the College of Education
Dr. Marla Franco Servingness Award
Dr. Danthai Xayaphanh
Director, Global Experiential Learning, CIELO
Community Partner of the Year Award
Recognized for expanding educational access and empowering Latino/a students through scholarships, mentorship, and partnership with the University of Arizona.
Learn more about LFSA past award winners!
Promising Employee Award
Yonarki Garcia Varela
Assistant Professor of Practice
School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness
Employee Excellence Award
Dominique Calza
Co-Director, Campus Culture Connections
Celina Ramirez Award
Dr. Vanessa Perry
Associate Professor of Practice, College of Education
Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award
Dr. Karla Silva
Director, HSI Initiatives
Promising Employee Award
Veronique Villalba
Community Outreach Assistant, Pima County Office
Employee Excellence Award
Ericka Encinas
Program Specialist, STEM Learning Center
Celina Ramirez Award
Nancy Rodríguez-Lorta
Senior Director, College of Agriculture, Life, and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award
Kimberly Sierra- Cajas
Director, Undergraduate Research & Inquiry / Co-Director, STEM Learning Center
Promising Professional Award
Anna Vindiola
Fostering Success Program Coordinator, Dean of Students- Basic Needs Center & Services
Professional Excellence Award
Alexei Marquez, PhD
Assistant Director, Education & Initiatives, Thrive Center
Dr. Marla Franco HSI Servingness Award
Michelle McKelvey, EdD
Director, Thrive Center, Student Success & Retention Innovation