Residential Education Awards
We are very proud of our staff and all of their accomplishments. This page is dedicated to honoring our previous awards winners throughout the years!
Congratulations to our graduating students!
From Left to Right: Claire Quigley, Kiersten Gerard, Drew Matthews, Colleen Kelly, Mo Omilian, Hande ‘Z’ Kivanc, Gabriella Walker
For information on these awards and honors, please email ResEd@wagner.edu!
| Paraprofessional Staff Name | Month |
| Katherine Durgin ’23 | May 2021 |
| Andrew Kolar ’22 | April 2021 |
| Mahmoud Abdalla ’22 | March 2021 |
| Claire Quigley ’21 | February 2021 |
| Nicholas Dolley ’24 | October 2021 |
| Raquel Rubalcava Reyes ’23 | September 2020 |
| Elizabeth Schoenfeld ’21 | August 2020 |
| Margaret Gregory ’22 | March 2020 |
| Jenna Gibilisco ’20 | February 2020 |
| Anastazia Stolecki ’20 | December 2019 |
| Graham Schmelzer ’20 | November 2019 |
| Ruth Sytsma ’21 | October 2019 |
| Aaron Frongillo ’20 | September 2019 |
| Dylan Walters ’20 | August 2019 |
The Resident Assistant Award is selected by the Director and awarded at the Undergraduate Awards Ceremony. This award is given to a student who serves as an excellent representation of the Wagner College Resident Assistant Staff.
Most Recent Winner:
Kiersten Gerard ’21
| Paraprofessional Staff Name | Academic Year |
| Kiersten Gerard ’21 | 2020-2021 |
| Renata Pastuszak ’20 | 2019-2020 |
| Elizabeth Arvanitis ’20 | 2018-2019 |
| Kaitlyn Ross ’21 | 2017-2018 |
| Melanie Trinkwald ’17 | 2016-2017 |
| Jorge Acevedo ’16 | 2015-2016 |
The Returner of the Year Award is awarded to a staff member who is returning to their role during the academic year. The Returner of the Year is a person who has used their returning role to help develop their peers and provide leadership to all.
Most Recent Winner:
Claire Quigley ’21
| Paraprofessional Staff Name | Academic Year |
| Claire Quigley ’21 | 2020-2021 |
| Jenna Gibilisco ’20 | 2019-2020 |
| Jonathan Besselink ’20 | 2018-2019 |
| Elise Whisler ’19 | 2017-2018 |
The Rookie of the Year Award is presented to a student staff member who is in their first academic year of employ. The Rookie of the Year has gone above and beyond to assimilate to the position.
Most Recent Winner:
Gabriella Walker ’21
| Paraprofessional Staff Name | Academic Year |
| Gabriella Walker ’21 | 2020-2021 |
| Ruth Sytsma ’22 | 2019-2020 |
| Elizabeth Schoenfeld ’21 | 2018-2019 |
| Daniel Smith ’19 | 2017-2018 |
The Community Development Award is presented to a staff member who has excelled in the community development components of the position. This person has built community, put on exceptional programs, and maintain a healthy, residential community in their environment.
Most Recent Winner:
Raquel Rebalacava Reyes ’22
| Paraprofessional Staff Name | Academic Year |
| Raquel Rubalcava Reyes’ 22 | 2020-2021 |
| Brandon Anderson | 2019-2020 |
| Jenna Gibilisco ’20 | 2018-2019 |
| Kaitlyn Ross ’20 | 2017-2018 |
The Unsung Hero Award is presented to the student staff member who is recognized by their peers as someone who has gone above and beyond. This person is one who is not normally recognized but should be due to their outstanding commitment to the program and their peers.
| Paraprofessional Staff Name | Academic Year |
| Mahmoud Abdalla ’22 | 2020-2021 |
| Sydnie Brown ’22 | 2019-2020 |
| Renata Pastuszak ’20 | 2018-2019 |
| Dale Sandy ’19 | 2017-2018 |
The Director’s Choice Award is presented to a student staff member who has continued to support the developing role of the Office of Residential Education. This recipient is someone who has supported the office and it’s community responsibilities at an enhanced level. The recipient is someone who has represented the office at major functions, served on committees, or led staff initiatives.
| Paraprofessional Staff Name | Academic Year |
| Anna Greentree ’21 | 2020-2021 |
| Graham Schmelzer ’20 | 2019-2020 |
| Gina LaRosa ’20 | 2018-2019 |
| Emily Austein ’19 | 2017-2018 |
| Devryn Susman ’19 | 2016-2017 |
| Adam O’Brien ’17 | 2015-2016 |
The Professional Staff Member of the Year is selected by the Head RAs based on nominations from the student staff members. The Professional Staff Member of the Year should be a person who has supported the student staff and supported the mission, vision and values of the department.
Current Winner:
Nicole Ntumba
| Staff Member Name | Title | Academic Year |
| Nicole Ntumba | Area Coordinator | 2020-2021 |
| Reilly Schaefer | Residential Student Services Manager | 2019-2020 |
| Joseph Revander | Graduate Residential Coordinator | 2018-2019 |
| Jonathan ‘JR’ Rosario | Area Coordinator | 2017-2018 |
The Campus Partner of the Year Award is presented to one person on campus who has supported Residential Education in exceptional ways. This award is presented by the Director, based on nominations from student and professional staff members.
| Staff Member Name | Title | Academic Year |
| Dr. Kathleen Oberfeldt | Dean of Health & Wellness | 2020-2021 |
| Robert Soltmann | Executive Director of Dining Services | 2019-2020 |
| Michael Purpura | Executive Chef | 2019-2020 |
| Monica Wohltjen | Assistant Director of Public Safety | 2018-2019 |