Advisors Recognized as Drivers of Distinction

The awards were given in honor of their exceptional work advising students.




Awardees holding awards with President Choi, Vice Chancellor and Dean Daubert and Senior Associate Dean Garton.

CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert recognized 10 individuals as Drivers to Distinction. The awards were given in honor of their exceptional work advising students.

The recipients were:

  • Amy Marek, senior academic advisor, Division of Food, Nutrition & Exercise Sciences
  • Kelsey Marek, academic advisor, Animal Sciences
  • Robyn Eschenbrenner, senior academic advisor, Division of Applied Social Sciences
  • Libby Johnson, academic advisor, School of Natural Resources
  • Laura Hertel, senior student service coordinator, School of Natural Resources
  • Jenna Fusinatto, academic advisor, School of Natural Resources
  • Mackenzie Ewing, senior academic advisor, Plant Science & Technology
  • Katie Ogan, coordinator of student services, CAFNR Office of Academic Programs
  • Laura Friedrich, senior coordinator of student services, CAFNR Office of Academic Programs
  • Jon Simonsen; associate professor and director of graduate studies; Division of Applied and Social Sciences

Each Driver of Distinction received a trophy from CAFNR Vice Chancellor and Dean Christopher Daubert during the CAFNR Faculty/Staff Meeting April 4, 2023. President Choi and Senior Associate Dean Garton joined in the award presentation as well.