The Herbert Wellness Center has been recognizing exceptional student employees since 1989.
These employees have made a significant impact on campus life through their leadership roles and demonstrate leadership qualities within the Department and the University of Miami community.
2025 | Jenna Romano | Intramural Supervisor/Facility Manager |
2024 | Niloy Bhattacharyya | Peer Educator |
2023 | Trey Riera-Gomez | Outdoor Adventures Supervisor |
2022 | Gabriela Quarles | Sales Supervisor |
2021 | Linda Rios Guevara | Facility Manager |
2020 | Brian Tessicini | Club Sports Office Assistant |
2019 | Joseph Bonner | Facility Manager |
2018 | Madisen Liebl | Intramural Supervisor |
2017 | Giselle Cruz | Fitness Leader |
2016 | Brandon DeSousa | Office Supervisor |
2015 | Ivan Anderson | Intramural Supervisor |
2014 | Matthew Agnew | Payroll Assistant |
2013 | Brenden Kollar | Intramural Supervisor |
2012 | Tyson Greaves | Fitness Leader |
2011 | Brandon Mitchell | Office Supervisor |
2010 | Ricky Fernnadez | Office Supervisor |
2009 | Ricky Fernandez | Office Supervisor |
2008 | Jordan Miller | Intramural Supervisor |
2007 | Melanie Alvarez | Facility Supervisor |
2006 | Teeranani "Nong" Ovathansasin | Facility Supervisor |
2005 | Teeranani "Nong" Ovathansasin | Facility Supervisor |
2004 | Corrine Williams | N/A |
2003 | Rick Prudhomme | N/A |
2002 | Jennifer Haddock | N/A |
2001 | Orestes Hernandez | N/A |
2000 | Jennifer Chin | N/A |
1999 | Geoff Burgess | N/A |
1998 | Shauna Wuggazer | N/A |
1997 | Emily Tims | N/A |
1996 | Lee Cassel | N/A |
1995 | Charles Judkins | N/A |
1994 | Ann Casanova | N/A |
1993 | Michael Nappi | N/A |
1993 | Tracy Sides | N/A |
1992 | Diedre Clonan | N/A |
These employees demonstrate exemplary job performance and are seen as role models for fellow students, consistently going above and beyond their assigned responsibilities.
2025 | Elias Dykxhoorn | Head Facility Manager |
2024 | Rennie Alvarez | Head Facility Manager |
2023 | Taylor Tardibuono | Facility Manager |
2022 | Matthew Mallon | Facility Manager |
2021 | Michael Aaron McCune | Facility Manager |
2020 | Nicole Johnston | Facility Manager |
2019 | Ryan Murphy | Fitness Leader |
2018 | Joseph Bonner | Facility Supervisor |
2017 | Peyton Brailsford | Facility Supervisor |
2016 | Daniel Rothwell | Facility Supervisor |
2015 | Ashley Bartow | Facility Supervisor |
2014 | Nicole McCullough | Personal Trainer/Facility Supervisor |
2013 | Brian Van Cleave | Office Supervisor |
2012 | Samuel Marti | Facility Supervisor |
2011 | Josh Philippi | Office Supervisor |
2010 | Janessa Gomez | Payroll Supervisor |
2009 | Janessa Gomez | Payroll Supervisor |
2008 | Kenneth Moran | Facility Supervisor |
2007 | Melanie Alvarez | Facility Supervisor |
2006 | Colin Summers | Intramural Supervisor |
2005 | Mitch Reum | N/A |
2004 | Caroline Mantel | N/A |
2003 | Jerry Prieto | N/A |
2002 | Robert Castro | N/A |
2001 | Kawal Kaimchan | N/A |
2000 | J-Me Booth | N/A |
1999 | Andrew Paulsen | N/A |
1998 | Jill Mahoney | N/A |
1997 | Tony Vasquez | N/A |
1996 | Becky Johnson | N/A |
1995 | Sayeeda Monroe | N/A |
1994 | Ruben Rodriguez | N/A |
1993 | Cecil Stodghill | N/A |
1992 | Cecil Stodghill | N/A |
1991 | Kim Johnson | N/A |
1990 | Tanya Alsberg | N/A |
1990 | Bev Parsons | N/A |
1990 | Kim Johnson | N/A |
1989 | Lisa Fritz | N/A |
These employees exhibit exceptional customer service at all times and show a strong commitment to creating a positive customer experience throughout the Herbert Wellness Center.
2025 | Sarah Murphy | Sales Supervisor |
2024 | Cameron Montanarella | Personal Trainer |
2023 | Emma Alonso | Outdoor Adventures Supervisor |
2022 | Allison Kladler | Outdoor Adventures Supervisor |
2021 | Elizabeth Granado | Sales Representative |
2020 | Shalla Sorensen | Facility Manager |
2019 | Daniella Sanchez | Sales Supervisor/Marketing Assistant |
2018 | Emily Kobayashi | Sales Supervisor |
2017 | Alize Ramirez-Canas | Admin Supervisor |
2016 | Chiara Lazzereschi | Sales Supervisor |
2015 | Brittany Rodriguez | Facility Supervisor |
2014 | Emily Balter | Office Supervisor |
2013 | Lazaro Nuñez | Assistant Facility Supervisor |
2012 | Tom Bonan | Sales Supervisor |
2011 | Kristen Vasquez | Assistant Facility Supervisor |
2010 | Elena Fajardo | Office Supervisor |
2009 | Joe Altiere | Intramural Supervisor |
2008 | Laurie O'Connor | Facility Supervisor |
2007 | Carla Marquina | Office Supervisor |
2006 | Adrianna Brown | Office Supervisor |
2005 | Lauren McLean | N/A |
2004 | John Tallon | N/A |
2003 | Doug Scheib | N/A |
2002 | Kate Rogers | N/A |
2001 | Krystal DePrinzio | N/A |
2000 | Marla Grant | N/A |
1999 | Mark Barbire | N/A |
1998 | Alex Ottoneil Ramirez | N/A |
These employees hold positions considered to be “behind the scenes” for the Department and continually exceed expectations, often with little supervision.
2025 | Manisha Woodruff | Peer Health Manager |
2024 | Lys Isma | Fitness Program Supervisor |
2023 | Dylan Mason | Club Sports Office Assistant |
2022 | Michael Moss | Intramural Supervisor |
2021 | Matt Mallon | Onboarding Assistant/Assistant Facility Manager |
2020 | Maria Echeveste | Onboarding Supervisor |
2019 | Lauren Maingot | Marketing Assistant |
2018 | Morgan Herrick | Sales Supervisor |
2017 | Steven Masciale | N/A |
2016 | Eric Xu | Facility Supervisor |
2015 | Melanie Rivero | Payroll Supervisor |
2014 | Elizabeth Kuebler | Marketing Assistant |
2013 | Artie Salow | PT & Fitness Leader |
2012 | Brian Van Cleave | Office Assistant |
2011 | Alex Gonzalez | Operations Supervisor |
2010 | Adedoyin Akinwole | Intramural Supervisor |
2009 | Chris Rawlings | Facility Supervisor |
2008 | Tatiana Torres | Office Supervisor |
2007 | Alex Arocha | Assistant Facility Supervisor |
2006 | Clarice Duran | Payroll Supervisor |
2005 | Elanie Lastra | N/A |
2004 | Monica Mudyano | N/A |
2003 | Sako Kamahara | N/A |
2002 | Jerry Prieto | N/A |
2001 | Carina De La Torre | N/A |
2000 | Robert Castro | N/A |
2000 | Marie Figuerdo | N/A |
1999 | Ada Almonacid | N/A |
1999 | J-Me Booth | N/A |
1999 | Christian Drefuss | N/A |
1999 | Oreo Hernandez | N/A |
1998 | Cinderella Fernando | N/A |
These employees go out of their way to foster an environment of friendship, comradery and family among his or her fellow student employees.
2025 | Oscar Sosa | Facility Manager |
2024 | Sylvia Ortiz | Facility Manager |
2023 | James Corcoran | Facility Manager |
2022 | Sylvia Ortiz | Facility Manager |
2021 | Ethan Murdock | Fitness Leader |
2020 | Michael Barnett | Fitness Leader |
2019 | Emilie Trudeau | Facility Manager |
2018 | Michael Aaron McCune | Facility Manager |
2017 | Lily Hutchinson | Fitness Leader |
2016 | Emelyn Dure | Grad Student |
This award was intended to recognize an emerging leader with 1 year or less experience within the Department of Wellness & Recreation. This student has displayed attributes of professionalism, a good work ethic, enthusiasm, and reliability.
2025 | Austin Mason | Fitness Assistant |
2024 | Adam Angeloff | Personal Trainer |
2023 | Jenny Rivas | Facility Operations |
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