2022 Outstanding Student Employee Awards Results

Many departments on campus rely heavily on student employees. These outstanding students’ hard work, dedication and contributions to the University is something to be recognized and celebrated. This year, nearly 40 different departments submitted nominations on behalf of their student employees and the results are in!

Thirty-five students will receive an Outstanding Student Employee Award, which includes a certificate and a $50.00 gift card to the University Bookstore courtesy of SDCL Auxiliary Services. All nominated students will receive a Certificate of Recognition.

Outstanding Student Employee Award Recipients

• Eros Acosta, Sprague Library Access Services
• Michael Banovic, Broadcast and Media Operations
• Ryan Breyta, University College
• Jaqueline DeLeo, Campus Recreation
• John Donohoe, Fire Safety
• Dylan Ellias, Office of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement/Development Office
• Emma Gentile, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s Office
• Destany Armani George, Center for Leadership & Engagement
• Daniel Glorias, Fire Safety
• Nicole Hayden, Office of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement/Development Office
• Arielle Hershkovich, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Psychology
• Charlie Hilfiker, University College
• Ray Holland, Fire Safety
• Daliah Legenski, Athletics
• Veronica Lisboa, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Justice Studies
• Kaya Maciak, School of Communication and Media
• Daine Martinez, Office for Faculty Advancement
• Austin Mcguire, Campus Recreation
• Katherine Muy, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
• Ella Oren-Dahan, College of Science and Mathematics, Mathematics
• Manuel Ortiz, College of Science and Mathematics, Biology
• LuzJaynese Ortiz, Campus Recreation
• Archana Prasad, College of Science and Mathematics, Earth and Environmental Studies
• Kaelyn Rice, Dean of Students Office
• Amanda Roth, Cali School of Music, Marketing and Outreach
• Abigail Sawyer, College of the Arts, Art & Design
• Megan Starrett, University College
• Richard Steiner-Otoo, Center for Student Involvement
• Deana Trick, Sprague Library Access Services
• Meghry Tutunjian, Center for Leadership & Engagement
• Kevin Vo, Office of Global Programs, Feliciano School of Business
• Michael Weisberg, Fire Safety
• Brandon Wilde, Linguistics/Computer Science
• Nick Zaino, Fire Safety

Outstanding Community Health Ambassadors (CHA’s)

This year, the offices of Dean of Students, Health Promotion and Residence Life have collectively recognized the tireless work of Montclair State’s Community Health Ambassadors.

• Briana Ampadu
• Jennifer Asamoah
• Patricia Bolivar
• Lois Danquah
• Amelia Dominguez
• Shelley Eaton
• Gisele Lewis
• Marshawn McShan
• Elsa Naah
• David Olamiju
• Asya Polat
• Victoria Tennon
• Cassandra Varelas

Outstanding Student Employee Award Nominees

While not all students receive an award, it is important to recognize all student employees who were nominated.

• Allison Altillio, Fire Safety
• Michael Banza, Library – Access Services
• Teni Bello, Campus Recreation
• Raz Besaleli, Linguistics/Computer Science
• John Costa, Ice Arena Operations
• John (JC) DeMaria, Theatre and Dance
• Dara Dugan, Ben Samuel’s Children Center
• Niko Farley, Educational Foundations
• Richard Kelemen, Feliciano School of Business Technology Support Services
• Rosaria Lo Presti, Media Relations
• Gabriela Lopez, Teaching and Learning
• Ana Mendonca, Chemistry & Biochemistry
• Jazmin Mora-Amaya, Office for Hispanic Initiatives
• Dyana Najdi, Ice Arena Customer Service
• Kaylee Pinter, Ben Samuels Children’s Center
• Aaron Smith, MBA and Graduate Programs
• Carol Tapia, Career Services, College of the Arts
• Hannah Terhune, University College
• Tazia Walker, Educational Foundations

Award Ceremony

The ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 21, 4 p.m., Student Center, Dining Room. Supervisors, student employees and families are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.