May 12, 2015

Singing Their Praises

The Professional Women’s Association recognizes seven ‘Unsung Heroines’

UC Santa Barbara Staff

The Professional Women’s Association (PWA) recognized seven staff members for their ongoing commitment to university’s mission and to enhancing the campus community and environment. The Unsung Hero/ine Awards were presented at the PWA’s 19^th Annual Professional Development Conference.

This year’s recipients included (l. to r.) Ashley Thompson, business officer in the Department of Black Studies; Griselda Sanchez, Early Academic Outreach Program college site coordinator, Rio Mesa High School; Susanne Perkin, assistant dean of students; Venus Nasri, business officer and operations manager for Campus Learning Assistance Services; Lisa Murphy, UCSB Police Department property officer; Catalina Mendiola, Early Academic Outreach Program college site coordinator, South High School, Kern County; and Tania Dunson, business officer for the Department of Communication.

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