
Arcadia University Recognizes Staff and Faculty
5 Years – 2021
The year Squid Game took over Netflix!
Nicholas Adams, Athletics
Lisa Akselrad, College of Health Sciences
Brandon Arao, Information Technology
Brice Baricevic, Athletics
Kathy Benson, College of Health Sciences
Ann Brown, Enrollment Management
Nancy Coni, College of Health Sciences
Michele Daley, College of Arts and Sciences
Monica Day, Office of the Provost
Jessica Denniston, College of Health Sciences
Sarah Denvir, The College of Global Studies
Patricia Derr, School of Education
Rosina Dever, Human Resources
Paul Diorio, Athletics
Jonathan Dunnigan, Campus Life
Megan Elliott, College of Arts and Sciences
Emily Fargione, Information Technology
Sophie Farley, College of Health Sciences
Amanda Farrell, College of Arts and Sciences
Mary Folino, College of Arts and Sciences
Jacob Fooks, School of Global Business
Leslie Granese, The College of Global Studies
Kayla Haberbosch, Athletics
Rebecca Haggarty, College of Health Sciences
Mark Hopkins, Campus Life
David Hughes, Athletics
Therese Johnston, College of Health Sciences
Melissa Keller, Enrollment Management
Sean Kennedy, College of Arts and Sciences
Richard Kydd, College of Arts and Sciences
Felipe Lassen, College of Arts and Sciences
Anne Mahar, College of Arts and Sciences
Samantha Maiorino, Athletics
Catherine Mattingly, Campus Life
Lauren Medsker, Information Technology
Oliver Moe, Athletics
Debra Moore, Finance and Administration
Alexander Noel, Athletics
Quincy Oliver, Metz
Jaisy Omollo, Division of Civic and Global Engagement
Pamela Otter, The College of Global Studies
Emmie Parker, College of Arts and Sciences
Phillip Pierfy, Athletics
Todd Price, School of Global Business
William Ramos, Campus Life
Anthony Reyes, Division of Student Success
Keisha Robinson, School of Education
Jodi Roseman, School of Education
Jeffrey Rutter, Finance and Administration/Human Resources
Bryan Sago, Metz
Joseph Sasdelli, Information Technology
Edward Schikel, College of Arts and Sciences
Holly Selke, College of Health Sciences
Heather Sherman, College of Arts and Sciences
RaeAnn Topa, Enrollment Management
Tina Walker, Metz
Julia Way, College of Arts and Sciences
Ashley Weimar, The College of Global Studies
LaToya Walker, Metz
Tianna Whalen-Whiting, Metz
10 Years – 2016
The year we lost Bowie and Prince.
Jessiye Almonte McElveen, Facilities
Erin Bailey, Information Technology
Allan Branson, College of Arts and Sciences
Kristin Brown, College of Arts and Sciences
Meghan Butler, University Advancement
George Casavecchia, Facilities
Karen Dean, School of Education
Alisha Divis, The College of Global Studies
Ellen Dolan, College of Health Sciences
Kimberly Erikson, College of Health Sciences
Damien Figueras, College of Arts and Sciences
Andrew George, The College of Global Studies
Charlene Grauer, The College of Global Studies
Mari Hayashi, College of Arts and Sciences
Kristen Ives, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Joan Levis, College of Health Sciences
Dorothy Macropol, College of Arts and Sciences
Yasuko Madison, School of Global Business
Jennifer Manzella, College of Arts and Sciences
Heather McClintock, College of Health Sciences
Melanie Murphy, College of Arts and Sciences
Irina Pogrebivsky, College of Arts and Sciences
Krista Profitt, College of Arts and Sciences
Matthew Regan, Facilities
Daniel Safford, College of Health Sciences
Stephanie Schmidt, College of Arts and Sciences
Halley Spencer, Campus Life
Michael Tevald, College of Health Sciences
David Washington, Facilities
Jullette Wilkins, School of Education
Sarah Woldoff, School of Education
Alexsandra Wrigley, School of Education
15 Years – 2011
The year the Oprah Winfrey show took it’s last bow.
Genevieve Betts, College of Arts and Sciences
Ellen Budman, Education
Joseph Clementi, Athletics
Hilary Dick, College of Arts and Sciences
Michael DiIenno, College of Health Sciences
Willow Dipasquale, College of Arts and Sciences
Laura Ducray, College of Arts and Sciences
Kathryn Duffy, Division of Student Success
Katharine Hanley, Office of the Provost
Ann Harrington, College of Health Sciences
Raghu Kurthakoti, School of Global Business
June Lee, College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas Lever, College of Arts and Sciences
Jennifer Lynady, Education
Michael Morrow, College of Arts and Sciences
Cynthia Nichols, Office of Career Education
Linda Ruth Paskell, Interdisciplinary
Jill Pederson, College of Arts and Sciences
Dustin Polis, Education
Benjamin Roberts, College of Arts and Sciences
Mary Rogers, The College of Global Studies
Anna Russo, Education
Jonathan Shina, College of Arts and Sciences
Hamish Thompson, The College of Global Studies
Charu Varma, Office of Sponsored Research and Programs
Marlisa Wright, Metz
Richard Wrigley, Education
20 Years – 2006
The year High School Musical was the top selling album!
Brian Eckenrode, College of Health Studies
Randolph Ewing, Campus Life
Kay Greene, Division of Student Success
Yanxia Jia, College of Arts and Sciences
Angela Kachuyevski, College of Arts and Sciences
Joanne Lucena, College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas Macchi, Facilities
Husayn Muhammad, Metz
Matthew Pellegrini, Information Technology
Kathryn Petersen, College of Arts and Sciences
Nancy Woehrle, College of Health Sciences
Maryann Worrell, College of Arts and Sciences
25 Years – 2001
The year Wikipedia was launched!
Peter Appelbaum, School of Education
Laura Fitzwater, College of Arts and Sciences
Philip Godfrey, The College of Global Studies
Holly Kirkpatrick, Enrollment Management
Alex Otieno, College of Arts and Sciences
James Paradis, College of Arts and Sciences
Collene Pernicello, Enrollment Management
Graciela Slesaransky-Poe, School of Education
Angela Tate, College of Health Sciences
30 Years – 1996
The year the Spice Girls topped the charts!
Mary Bassetti, Finance and Administration
Martha Eastlack, College of Health Sciences
Lisa Holderman, College of Arts and Sciences
Karen Misher, College of Arts and Sciences
Steven Robbins, College of Arts and Sciences
Cynthia Rutherford, Campus Life
35 Years – 1991
The year the final episode of “Dallas” aired!
Tyshina Jones, Campus Life
Bruce Keller, Division of Student Success
Anita Washington, College of Arts and Sciences
Our 2026 Retirees
Paying tribute before the next chapter begins.
Thomas Brinker, School of Global Business
Ana Maria Garcia, College of Arts and Sciences
Sharon Knight, Facilities
Teri Lobo, College of Arts and Sciences
Nancy Woehrle, College of Health Sciences
Cynthia Rutherford, Campus Life
Kathleen Curotto, College of Health Sciences
Mimi Bassetti, Finance and Administration
Award Nominees
These hard-working colleagues have been nominated for an award. Congratulations!
James Allen
Freddy Amill
Alexis Austin
Mimi Bassetti
Ashley Beam
Matt Borgen
Sonia Bount
Haley Brennan
Rick Brownell
Tran Chau
Catherine Christian
Joe Clementi
Gabby Coshland
Dana Davies
Jessica Denniston
Deja DePass-O’Kane
Alisha Divis
Ellen Dolan
Joelle Eckenrode
Emily Fargione
Stephanie Feaster
Cynthia Garcia
Holly Green
David Guinn
Suzanne Hamilton
Jacob Hanley
Ryan Hiemenz
Cailyn Hoyt
Kristen Ives
Patricia Jenners
Kate Jock
Rose Koch
Ciara Ledgard
Cheryl Lewis
Bridget McKelvie
Lauren Medsker
Sandra Olaniyi
Jaisy Omollo
Pamela Otter
Lee Ann Owens
Michelle Jaisir-Peters
Heather Richards
Miracle Ruiz
Jess Schrading
Theresa Smith
Alice Song
Christine Storch
Dian Taylor-Alleyne
Scott Terry
Teagan Tinuviel
Scott Terry
RaeAnn Topa
Alison Venditti
Anita Washington
Congratulations to our past award recipients!
Sharon Anthony Dedication Award
2025
Bridget Miller
Jullette Wilkins
2024
Shaliyah Braxton
Cat Mattingly '99
2023
Deb Schwartz
2022
Jennifer McCaffrey '10
Mary Rogers
2021
Anna Wagner '94
John Hagerty Dependability Award
2025
Kristin Druien
SJ Palek
2024
Lucy Glasson
Holly Selke
2023
Paul Mercurio
2022
Ed Adams
John McNeil
2021
Alice Salvagno
Values in Practice Awards
2025
Allannah Giles (Rising Star)
Oliver Moe (Seasoned Vet)
2024
Julian Alderfer (Rising Star)
Brian Granata (Seasoned Vet)
2023
Maria Cashman (Rising Star)
Michelle Reale (Seasoned Vet)
2022
Genesis Felipe Rossi (Rising Star)
Kevin Revier (Rising Star)
Helene Klein (Seasoned Vet)
Cynthia Nichols (Seasoned Vet)
Martha Washington Award for Distinguished Service
2025
Kate Hanley
2024
Wendy Lombardo
2023
Lisa Stephens
2022
Danielle Duffy
2021
Theresa Smith
2020
Jessie Guinn
Wes Rose Award
2025
June Lee
Taylor Wheatley
2024
Daniel Pieczkolon
Dian Taylor-Alleyne
2023
Rick Arras
Jessica Mattis
2022
Jonathan Church
Cristin Cintron-Marsh
2021
Maryann Worrell
Matt Pellegrini
Cultural Co-Conspirator Award
Past recipients of this award include:
Mr. Anthony Reyes
Ms. Deja Edwards
Ms. Shaliyah Braxton
Ms. Dejenaba Gordon
Ms. Michele Cain
Dr. Alex Otieno
Ms. Kathryn Duffy
Dr. Bruce Campbell
Ms. Deborah Falk
Ms. Cindy Rubino
Mr. Keith Cook
Dr. Norah P. Schultz
Dr. Angela R. Gillem
Dr. Doreen Loury
Dr. Ana Maria Garcia
Dr. Joanne Lucena
Ms. Dian Taylor-Alleyne
Dr. Graciela Slesaranksy-Poe
Dr. Jonathan Church
Dr. Amy Cox
Ms. Meredith Mashner
Ms. Cristina Cintron-Marsh
Dr. Christopher Varlack
The Facilities, Maintenance Staff of Arcadia
Dr. Matthew Heitzman
Mr. Daniel Schall