Student Recognitions

Collegiality and Professionalism Recognition

This recognition is presented to SEHD undergraduates who have demonstrated extraordinary collegiality and professionalism with their colleagues, peers, and with faculty and staff during the year. The student’s collegial dispositions demonstrate a strong commitment to their academic and professional communities.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Is a supportive and collaborative partner by investing in the shared responsibilities of a group;
• Demonstrates a demeanor of humility and continued improvement. The nominee is willing to tolerate ambiguity for the sake of problem solving and consistent learning;
• Maintains a strengths-based perspective of the communities with which they work;
• Contributes to the learning and knowledge in courses;
• Supports an inclusive learning space through adhering to course, school and university policies;
• Communicates, in all forms (written, verbal, nonverbal, etc.) with peers, faculty and staff in ways that are clear, kind, and attuned to each person.

1. Ahtziri Cabral-Estrada
2. Will Huff
3. Latasha Valencia
4. Benjamin Hamilton
5. Brandon Payne Bryant
6. Hend Abdusalem
7. Vincent Vuong
8. Serenity Travis
9. David Hardin
10. Sapphire Barclay
11. Taylor Finn
12. Tammy Licano

Outstanding Student Recognition

This recognition is presented to SEHD undergraduates who have demonstrated outstanding service, leadership, and academic achievement during the year, and is committed to serving the University community.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Academic performance
• Participation in on-campus and/or off-campus activities
• Work experience while attending college
• Other exceptional qualifications or service

1. Amanda Medina
2. Ricky (Rey) Aragon
3. Rafia Shoaib
4. Abigale Yilma
5. Sam Martinez
6. Carolina Herrera
7. Kaylee Thompson
8. Danielle Magri
9. Coral Smith
10. Dakota Granger
11. Olivia Weller
12. Samantha Garcia
13. Madison Revier
14. Josephine Flores
15. Michael Howard

Leadership Recognition

This recognition is given to SEHD undergraduates who have shown extraordinary leadership during the academic year within and beyond the School of Education & Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Commitment to promoting diversity within the School of Education and Human Development
• Demonstration of organizational leadership abilities by holding leadership positions either within or outside of the campus community
• Informal leadership by serving as a role model to the other students, supporting other students, and stepping into when needed.
• Utilization of leadership talents to initiate positive changes within the School of Education and Human Development

1. Ashley Koehl
2. Kairi Hang
3. Orlando Valencia
4. Bianca Pinuelas Canales
5. Joe St. Cyr
6. Maddi Jones

Community Service Recognition

This recognition is given to SEHD undergraduates who have made outstanding contributions in community service at the University of Colorado Denver and is dedicated to promoting equity and access to opportunity for all.

The student will be evaluated using the following criteria:

• Contribution of volunteer time and service to an organization or in the community during the academic year
• Participation in activities that benefit and improve the overall community experience
• Dedication to promoting equity and access to opportunity

1. Paige LeBlanc
2. Destiny Muehlbauer

Undergraduate Champion Recognition

The Undergraduate Champion Recognition is given to advocates and supporters of undergraduate success, whether faculty, staff, or other SEHD-affiliated community members. An undergraduate champion is someone who is committed to the personal, academic, and professional lives of undergraduate students.

1. Arianne Rivera
2. Adriana Alvarez
3. Antwan Jefferson
4. Caron Westland
5. Alison Stickney
6. Jo Hazelton
7. Chris Carson

Harriette Pipes McAdoo Academic Excellence Award

Andrea Ferrel-Alvarez (spring 2025 graduate)

Joseph Gallegos Servant Leadership Award

Katelyn Friedline (fall 2024 graduate)

Outstanding Community Partner

Passionate Educator

Antonio (Tony) Tasayco

Community Educator for Equity

Gianna Canestri 

Curious Researcher

Aaron Valle

Outstanding Mentor (elementary/secondary)

Kendra Davis

Jennifer Killmer