Outstanding Advisors for 2023-24 Recognized
Cal Poly Pomona honored the 2023-24 Outstanding Advisors for their dedication to student success at an annual awards reception on April 23. The awards recognized faculty and staff advisors, advising programs and partners, and the inaugural Elizabeth Guevara-Laxamana Advising Champion Award.
Outstanding Advisor Awardees
Outstanding Faculty Advisors:
- Erik Froyen, Nutrition and Food Science / Huntley College of Agriculture
- Hassan Hefzi, Accounting / College of Business Administration
- José Aguilar-Hernández, Educational Leadership / College of Education and Integrative Studies
- Simeng Li, Civil Engineering / College of Engineering
- Professor Kevin Moore, Art / College of Environmental Design
- Professor Lesley Butler, Hospitality Management / The Collins College of Hospitality Management
- Katherine Kinkopf, Geography and Anthropology / College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
- Amar Raheja, Computer Science / College of Science
Outstanding Staff Advisors:
- Nancy Mejia Terriquez, Bronco Advising Center
- Marlene Melinte, College of Education & Integrative Studies Student Success Center
- Nicole Turner, Huntley College of AgricultureStudent Success Center
Outstanding Advising Programs:
- Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) / Academic Affairs
- Black Resource Center / Student Affairs
Outstanding Advising Partners:
- Berit Givens, Mathematics & Statistics Department / College of Science
- Jason Shieh, Mobile and Web Applications / Information Technology
Elizabeth Guevara-Laxamana Advising Champion Award
- Berlinda Crawford, College of Education & Integrative Studies Student Success Center
The inaugural Advising Champion Award was established in memory of Elizabeth Guevara-Laxamana, an advisor who served as a model of compassion and advocacy for student success. This award is given to an individual who has championed the profession of academic advising through their contributions to the campus, CSU, and/or broader academic advising community.
Visit the Outstanding Advisor Awards website for more information and to view past awardees.