CARE is an ongoing recognition for Committed, Accomplished, Responsive, and Engaged Division of Student Affairs staff. It is a thank you and acknowledgement to a colleague for a job well done! Staff submitted for a recognition may be included in the division newsletter, social media, and at division events. Please submit your recognition via the button below. An email will be sent to the person(s) you are recognizing and their supervisor. Questions can be sent to Camryn McPherson at camrynm1@iastate.edu 

Submit a CARE Recognition

Past CARE Recipients

  • Milly Agai, Intake Coordinator, Student Assistance 
  • Kipp Van Dyke, Associate Dean of Students for Student Assistance ad
  • Robin Greenlee, Administrative Assistant II, Thielen Student Health Center
  • Chrissy Rhodes, Communications Specialist II, Department of Residence 
  • MU Mechanic Team: Mario Filippelli, Justin Walker, David Wiese, Joe Hill, Tony Winkler, Logan Marr, and Kevin Stockman
  • Kenzie Hosch, Graphic Designer I, Memorial Union 
  • Nicole Bartolozzi, University Innovation Fellow 
  • Teresa Stolfus, Student Services Specialist II, Memorial Union
  • Erin McCollum, Student Services Specialist II, Memorial Union
  • Megan Van Heiden, Senior Assistant Director, Student Assistance 
  • Sasha Patterson, Member Services Specialist, Recreation Services
  • Lana Selier, Administrative Assistant II, Memorial Union 
  • April Lopez, Basic Needs Coordinator, Student Wellness
  • Cheryl Lounsberry, Associate Director, ISU Dining
  • Ashley Artist, Associate Director- Business Operations, Recreation Services
  • Megan Moore, Marketing Specialist II, Memorial Union
  • Laura Helmus, Job Support Manager, Memorial Union
  • Tina Becker, Nurse, Thielen Student Health Center
  • Allison Severson, Director, Hixson Opportunity Awards and National Student Exchange 
  • Laura Bittner, Assistant Director- Student and Member Engagement, Recreation Services
  • Rachel McKenny, Coordinator, Writing and Communication Consultants, Academic Success Center 
  • Sarah Chase, Graduate Assistant Director, Writing and Communication Consultations, Academic Success Center
  • Grace Rudish, Event Planner I, Memorial Union
  • Annie Gambleton, Assistant Director, Course Support, Academic Success Center
  • Elizabeth Helmick, Coordinator, Academic Success Navigator Unit, Academic Success Center
  • Roger Sebring, Assistant Director for Facility Services, Department of Residence
  • Jennifer Finnestad, Storekeeper II, Department of Residence 
  • Katy Cran, Strategic Communications Advisor, Division of Student Affairs
  • Rachel Boenigk, Director of Administrative Services, Division of Student Affairs
  • Matthew Vincent, Cook II, ISU Dining
  • Erik Sjoblom, Assistant Manager Conversations, ISU Dining 
  • Muriel Hyndman, Fitness Coordinator, Recreation Services 
  • Kurt Earnest, Senior Residence Life Coordinator, Department of Residence
  • Jeffrey Nelson, Clinical Therapist, Student Counseling Services
  • Sue Reimers, Clinical Therapist, Student Counseling Services
  • Ally Kuehl, Business Operations Coordinator, Recreation Services 
  • Dayton Einck, Facilities Coordinator, Recreation Services 
  • Ryan McGowan, Logistics Specialist III, ISU Dining
  • Shelly McQueeney, Clinical Therapist, Student Counseling Services
  • Sasha Ruane-Borges-Ho, Senior Psychologist, Student Counseling Services
  • Ashley Artist, Senior Assistant Director for Wellness Programs, Recreation Services
  • Erin Baldwin, Associate Vice President for Student Health and Wellness, Director of Thielen Student Health Center 
  • Rob Lipsey, Director, TRIO Student Support Services Program
  • Celeste Welshhons, Cook I, ISU Dining
  • Karen Skyles, Cook I, ISU Dining
  • Monica Martinez, Student Services Specialist II, TRIO Student Support Services 
  • AshLea Stauffer, Credentialing Coordinator and Assistant to the Associate Director, Thielen Student Health Center
  • Laura Bittner, Student Development Coordinator, Recreation Services
  • Whitnie Nichols, Assistant Manager for Memberships and Customer Service, Recreation Services
  • Brittany Klosterman, Certified Medical Assistant, Thielen Student Health Center
  • Alisha Jepsen, Procurement Agent, ISU Dining
  • Tim Harmon, Cook, ISU Dining
  • Tracy Borts, Budget/Finance and Operations, Dean of Students Office
  • McKinley Paratore, Graduate Assistant, Student Activities Center
  • Kody Henke, Assistant Director, Office of Student Assistance
  • The entire Memorial Union Events Management Staff: Ashley Snyder, Jessica Erickson, Haung Tan, Seth Dorhn, Casey Dague, David Hannon
  • The entire Memorial Union Custodial Team: Marybeth Ott, Dale Brown, Mary Paque, Angela Leopold, Derek Bjelland, Michale Ridgway, Kristopher Cochran, Paul Hase, Patrick Sherwood, and Vicki Bowers
  • Brad Hill, Associate Director of Operations, Memorial Union
  • The entire Student Counseling Services Team, specifically Fallyn Lee and Shelly McQueen 
  • Billy Boulden, Assistant Dean of Students for Development and Student Leadership and Director of Sorority and Fraternity Engagement
  • Kyle Holtman, Assistant Director, Learning Communities 
  • Dave Wiese, Facilities Mechanic III, Memorial Union
  • Justin Walker, Facilities Mechanic III, Memorial Union 
  • Kristine Heflin, Associate Director, Memorial Union
  • Brian Vanderheyden, Director, Student Wellness
  • Tim Reuter, Student Services Specialist II, Memorial Union
  • Tony Winkler, Painter, Memorial Union 
  • Becca Duncan, Secretary I, International Students and Scholars Office 
  • Mary Jo Krakau, Finance Delivery for Team Hickory
  • Matt Pistilli, Director, Assessment, Research, & Divisional Effectiveness
  • Lois Smith, Nurse, Thielen Student Health Center
  • Mara Spooner, Leadership & Student Organization Specialist, Student Engagement
  • Brimah Vonjo Jr., Residence Hall Coordinator