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Roudi Roy
Dr. Roudi Roy is a Professor of Child Development and Family Studies in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Over the past five years, her innovative research has focused on the experiences of multiracial families, student-parents, and marginalized populations.
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Lauren Heidbrink
Dr. Lauren Heidbrink is an anthropologist and Professor of human development. She is author of Migrant Youth, Transnational Families, and the State: Care and Contested Interests (University of Pennsylvania Press 2014), an ethnography on unaccompanied child migration and detention in the United States.
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Kimberly R. Kelly
Dr. Kimberly R. Kelly is Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Development at CSULB. Dr. Kelly is a scholar, leader, and educator committed to advancing equity and inclusive excellence in higher education. Her research focuses on narrative and family informal learning, amplifying families’ everyday interactions that promote young children’s science learning.
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Outstanding Graduate Student in Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Award
Adebimpe “Bimpe” Akinwalere is a graduate student in the Master of Public Health program at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and a Medical Doctor from Nigeria. She has dedicated her academic and professional career to advancing public health research, addressing health disparities, and improving health outcomes.
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Distinguished Faculty Advising Award
Dr. Deborah Fraser is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at CSULB. She completed her BSc. In Cellular and Molecular Pathology at the University of Bristol (Bristol, England) and a PhD in molecular medicine at the University of Wales College of Medicine (Cardiff, Wales). Dr. Fraser’s research interests are in the field of immunology, and her lab strives to understand the molecular mechanisms of inflammatory diseases.
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Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award
Dr. Bengt Allen joined the Department of Biological Sciences in 2007 after earning a BA from Pomona College, MS from San Diego State University, and PhD from Stony Brook University. Dr. Allen was hired to teach General Ecology, Marine Biology, and Marine Community Ecology and has done so regularly since.
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Ayendili Alcantar Alvarez | April 2025
Ayendili’s career path within Enrollment Services began in 2014 as a student assistant within the financial aid department. Upon graduating, she transitioned into a staff position within the same department. Ayendili received praise for her assistance to a student, but she has also been recognized by a co-worker for her collegial support.
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Elizabeth "Liz" Harris | March 2025
As a Faculty Affairs staff member for twenty-five years, Liz Harris has earned a reputation as a subject matter expert not only within the department, but also across campus and throughout the system. Colleagues have praised her character and her contributions.
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Emily DeMots | February 2025
In her short tenure of seven months on campus, Emily has made “remarkable contributions to enhancing and streamlining one of our key processes for signing prospective student-athletes.”
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Rashida Crutchfield | 2025 Outstanding Faculty Service
Dr. Rashida Crutchfield, a professor in the School of Social Work at Cal State Long Beach, is credited with significantly changing universities’ understanding of how housing and food insecurity create barriers to students’ success.
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Kelly Ansely Young | 2024 Outstanding Faculty Innovator in Student Success
Hired in 2003 in the Department of Biological Sciences, Dr. Young committed early on to make her classroom and research laboratory student-centered. While she was recognized for her effective and innovative teaching and mentoring, Young strove for student success beyond students she worked with directly by creating learning communities for colleagues.
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Loucine M. Huckabay | 2022 Outstanding Faculty Service
Throughout her 42-year tenure at California State University, Long Beach, Dr. Loucine Huckabay has been a strong supporter and advocate for all students, especially those from historically underserved backgrounds. She is well known for mentoring students struggling academically, or those whose home or work situations interfere with their academic success.
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Sonia Santos | 2024 Staff Recipient
Sonia Santos is a Senior Academic Advisor and Engagement Coordinator for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.
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Elaine Villanueva Bernal | 2024 Faculty Recipient
Dr. Elaine Villanueva Bernal is a lecturer in the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department at California State University, Long Beach.
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Shannyn Sayula | 2024 Employee of the Year for Inclusive Excellence
Shannyn Sayula is the inaugural Assistant Director for the Asian, Pacific Islander, & Desi Resource Center.
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Kim Truesdelle | 2024 Employee of the Year for Innovation
Kim Truesdelle is the Assistant to the Associate Deans in the College of Engineering.
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Debora Aguilera | 2024 Employee of the Year for Leadership
Debora Aguilera is the lead custodian for Housing and Residential Life (HRL).
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Elyzza M. Aparicio | 2024 Employee of the Year for Student Success
Dr. Elyzza Aparicio is the director of the Office of Undergraduate Research Services (OURS).
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Shark Beach Safety | 2024 Team Achievement Award
The Shark Beach Safety team is leading the way in the field of shark research while also seeking to prepare the next generation of marine biologists, to change public perceptions of white sharks, and to introduce new audiences to the wonders of the ocean.
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Hannah Elliot | Rising Star
Hannah Elliott, a Residential Life Coordinator for the Parkside South community, has displayed eagerness to grow and has demonstrated excellence in their role by going above and beyond, performing exemplary work, and making a difference.
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Danny Lemos | Staff of Distinction
Danny Lemos, the Student Media Coordinator for ASI, has demonstrated excellence in their role by going above and beyond, performing exemplary work, and making a difference.
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Howard Channel | Vice President's Honor
Howard Channel, an EOP Case Manager, has been selected by the Vice President of Student Affairs for their outstanding work throughout the year.
