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SEES Leadership Development

At ODU, leadership development fosters exploration and refinement of leadership abilities and preparation to become active

citizens in the world. Participation in these programs offers

students involvement in campus activities and empowers them to be successful in the

roles they assume. The SEES Awards program highlights our

outstanding students who strive for continuous life-long learning and leadership development. SEES has a goal to develop intentional programs across campus that

fosters meaningful connections, challenges and growth. Tonight’s program recognizes students who are involved in the residence halls, fraternity and sorority life, recreation

and wellness, campus employment, and student organizations.

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SEES Student Leadership Council The SEES Student Leadership Council provides advice and input to the

Division of Student Engagement & Enrollment Services on matters relating to the quality of student life at ODU. Council members are:

Daphne Allen Jennifer Ameyaw Roy Bernard Charles Chiou 

Gabrielle Cunningham  Racheal Edmonds 

Olivia Fallen 

Samantha Hayward Grace Hendry Briana Jackson 

Michelle Mondrey  Khari Murphy Paige Rabidoux 

 

Travis Rickman Myah Snowden Iamme Staton Petra Szonyegi Abby Thurber  

Ian Ulep Tyler Williams  

Daphne Allen Caitlin Bernadowski 

Max Hall Jazmine Mullen 

Brianna Posh Samuel Press Petra Szonyegi Armando Russell 

President John R. Broderick and First Lady Kate Broderick established the Evon-Broderick Award for Community Engagement and Service in

honor of their parents’ Ellen Broderick and Joan Evon. The prize will be awarded to a sophomore or junior who has displayed commitment to

service and civic engagement to the university and surrounding community through superior leadership and service. The semi-finalists

are: Gabriella Atwood Tagee Blackman 

John Royal, Jr. Montae Taylor 

Landmark Communications Inc. established the Kaufman Prize to honor Charles L. Kaufman. The prize will be awarded to a graduating

senior who has exerted an exceptional and constructive influence on the university, its students or the community by demonstrating the highest

qualities of leadership and service. The Kaufman Prize finalists are:

Evon-Broderick Award

Kaufman Prize

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Awards Selection Committee Members

Daphne Allen Vicki Bonner Beth Boutot Greg Carty 

Kailyn Coleman Givanna Collazo Chuck Crawford 

Jane Dane Michael Dean Emily Eddins Kami'a Green Randy Heard 

Barbara Henley Eddie Hill Alice Jones Nick Le 

La Wanza Le ‐Brewington  Alison Lietzenmayer Chris na Lipuma 

Aaron Karp Richelle Kelly Nicole Kiger 

Dionicia Mahler‐Rogers Shuntay McCoy 

Megan Mulligan Jasmine Omorogbe Elizabeth Owusuwaa 

Julie Perez Keiwana Perryman 

Kasie Reyes Joe Ritchie 

Alison Schoew Chris na Spruill Don Stansberry Denisse Thillet Rob Thompson Allison Tolle  

Kathy Williamson 

Apprentice Trip Leader Program An Outdoor Leadership Program designed to train student trip leaders for the Outdoor Adventure Program. Students focus leadership, team

building, communication, decision making and judgment. Davis Maio Harris Darby Rachel Resh 

Andrey Mazuera 

Forest South Brock Clifford Ashton Gray 

Abigail Rossiter 

Peter Ahl Shawn Nguyen 

Danielle Newcomb Steven Go lieb 

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Leadership Lecture Series

Spring 2017

Christy Albertson Joanna Borba 

Grace Cherukara Rajan Lindsay Chiarello 

Chinacherem Chinaka Kayla Conway Digvijay Dudi Emmy England Keturah Hobbs Karthik Manyam 

Nico Maurino‐Turceni Meagan Mellin Rita Meraz 

Leadership Lecture Series enables students to improve their skills as leaders. Students who attend three or more sessions in a semester earn a

Leadership Certificate and Medal to wear at graduation. The following students have earned their medals this academic year:

Fall 2016

Ahmed Alhashimi Asim Amjad Sechivir Ayua 

Rhonda Chewning Chinacherem Chinaka 

Caylyn Green Efe Iyinbor 

Starling Jones Jennifer Kennard Bri ney Melton Luvianca Moreno 

Vi Nguyen Grace Rajan 

Judyanny Ruiz Beon Sam 

Leanna Smith Abigail Thurber Amanda Williams Carlyssa Winstead 

Ines Zimmer 

Thanh Nguyen Samuel Press John Rajan 

Griffin Rodrigues Angelica Rodriguez 

Lisa Rupe Brianna Sadler 

Beon Kyoung Sam Myah Snowden Aus n Spruill Lindsey Tibbi  

Kevonya Webb‐Riley 

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Zarreah Ali Aaron Paul Abunal Jaylan B. Selby Brianna Barnhill Sam Cooper 

Makenzie Dance Jean Franco Luengas Valencya Gooden 

Chelsea Graves Samantha Harvey Francisco Lasso Chris an Linder Hailey Lynch Eric M Jarvis 

Madison Moses Jessica Poon 

Richard Pren s Denijah Said 

Jorge Sandoval Najah Springer 

Lamont Washington Dirk Paul Weibel Kaurice Woiwor 

The Emerging Monarchs program aims to assist students with transition to college life at Old Dominion University.

This year’s Emerging Monarchs are:

Emerging Monarchs

Ladaja  Kennedy William  Lassiter 

Elizabeth Owusuwaa Mollie Schaidt 

Counselors

Mentor Leaders Facilitation Program

Zahra Nazim Ba wala Roy Bernard 

Christopher Boler Phillip Chapman 

Chinacherem Chinaka Kayla Conway Sierra Croker 

Kenneisha Edmonds Melissa Flores 

Breanna Foreman Osha Gaines 

Chanelle Gontarz Amy Henry 

Cameron Jones Jawhara Le Gendre 

Jason Lee Sarah Miller Tiara Moore 

Annie Morgan Keahmaya Parker Sera Richards Brenda Smith Aus n Spruill 

Bri any Thompson Akshay Vanjara 

 

The Mentor Leader Facilitation Program is a three-part certification for students to learn how to mentor others in a group or team setting.

Successful completion of this program indicates: An understanding of group development theory and facilitation; Participation in challenge

course and debriefing activities; and Effective presentation of a sample training. This year’s participants are:

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Alternative Breaks Team Leaders Alternative Breaks Team Leaders develop, plan, and lead service

experiences for their fellow ODU students in. They lead their peers in addressing key issues facing our nation’s communities through direct

action, collaboration, and reflection. This year’s leaders were:

Lisa Rupe: Camp Summit in Paradise, TX

Monique Murray & Bri any Woods:  Sewee to Santee in McClellanville, SC 

 Kleopatra Moditsi & Megan Trent:  

Oinofyta Refugee Camp in Oinofyta, Greece 

America Reads

America Reads is a federal work study program that provides tutors to local elementary schools. These work study students act as a role models

and develop the future by helping school children with reading. This year’s participants are:

Bri any Allens Roy Bernard Alexis Boyd 

Chinacherem Chinaka Jessica Coleman Clinton Crowell Meshon Davis 

Andrew J. Eskelund Des ni Harrel 

Leslie "Storm" Johnson Brige e Labas da 

Jacob Litzenberg Kimtuyen Nguyen 

Troi Powell Kevin Mar nez Rivera Brandon Sharpton Carla Shirokey Chase Stanley Megan Trent Kimberly Vera Mandi Vollmer 

 

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The Leader of the Year Award recognizes an undergraduate and graduate student on ODU’s campus who has made a significant difference in an

organization and on campus. This year’s nominees are:

Leader of the Year Award

Joanna Borba Jacob Brinn 

Brandi Campbell Rachael Edmonds 

Maylat Eyob Brianna Garber Rose Huynh Bianna Haislip 

Riley Moran Elizabeth Owusuwaa Fama a Passawe Samuel Press Carra Roots 

Cynthia Rosario Hannah Ruck Stephen Young 

Student Organization of the Year Award

The Student Organization of the Year recognizes one student organization or club that excelled through membership, recruitment,

leadership development, or participation in programming, and has made a consistent contribution to campus life.

This year’s nominees are:

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Cyber Security Student Associa on 

F.I.R.S.T. Graduate Student Organiza on of Criminology and Sociology 

Human Services Associa on IGNITE 

Model United Na ons Society ODU Out 

Old Dominion Film Club Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

Student Government Associa on Student Virginia Educa on Associa on 

Students of East African Descent WODU Studios 

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The Monarch 2 Monarch Mentoring Program provides first year students the opportunity to engage with a student mentor who helps

guide them through their journey at ODU. This year’s board and mentors are:

Monarch 2 Monarch Mentors

Alexandria Andrews Delaney Cade Nariah Conley Nathan Croslin Lyndsey Fields Brianna Garber Sierra Gurley Shanae Harris 

D'Andre Henderson Hamani Hurston Kristen King 

Emmanuel Kusi Sade Lewis Imani Mason Dejonna Mayo 

Kendra Robinson  Iamme Staton Alexis Taylor Megan Trent 

Ian Delacruz Ulep Anika Williams 

Freshman Summer Institute Counselors

FSI is a three-day intensive leadership program for incoming ODU freshmen held during the summer. FSI builds on the leadership skills of

our new students and provides them with a jump-start to becoming acclimated to campus. The Summer 2016 counselors were:

Chi Ali Daphne Allen James Carlton 

Gabrielle Cunningham Jazmin Davis Darlisha Davis Mark Dove Jessica Gray Alan Haber Juwan Jacobs William Lassiter Brandon Marshall 

Quinton Meadows Emily Mullis Kiana Orr 

Elizabeth Owusuwaa Alicia Pullen Tyler Sanders Mollie Schaidt Danah Slaughter Emily Toney 

Courtney Walco  Joleeta Williams 

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The Excellence Awards in Old Dominion University’s Fraternity and Sorority Community integrates the core principles of fraternity/sorority

membership. There are four primary areas: Scholarship, Community Relationships, Leadership Development, and Integration of Values and

Purpose. This year’s winners are:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Phi 

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Alpha Xi Delta 

Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

Pi Beta Phi Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sorority, Inc. 

Sigma Nu Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

Zeta Tau Alpha 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Alpha Xi Delta 

Phi Gamma Delta 

Pi Beta Phi Zeta Tau Alpha 

Alpha Phi Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 

Kappa Delta Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

Phi Gamma Delta 

 

Pi Beta Phi Sigma Nu Sigma Pi 

Zeta Tau Alpha 

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 

Alpha Phi Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 

Alpha Xi Delta Delta Zeta Kappa Delta 

Lambda Chi Alpha Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. 

Phi Gamma Delta Pi Beta Phi Sigma Nu 

Zeta Tau Alpha 

Excellence in Community Relationships

Excellence in Leadership Development

Excellence in Scholarship

Excellence in Integration of Values & Purpose

Fraternity & Sorority Life Excellence Awards

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Monarch Citizen of the Year Award The Monarch Citizen of the Year Award recognizes one student who serves as a role model and has exemplified being a true monarch. He/She is always willing to show Monarch Pride, is an ambassador for

ODU, and represents ODU well. This year’s nominees are:

Brandon Addison Daphne Allen Cienna Gabriele Riley Moran 

Nelan Tagra Khari Murphy Aekta Javia 

The Monarchs LEAD program develops students on their leadership journey from their first year until graduation. The program utilizes the Social Change Model of leadership. The Monarchs LEAD consists of three developmental phases: Emerging Leaders, Developing Leaders,

Monarch Leaders. This year’s Graduates & Monarchs Leaders:

Sujatha Alla Asim Amjad 

Luvianca Gill Elizabeth Owusuwaa 

Monarchs LEAD

Mentoring Leader Award

Shanice Alexander Megan Mize Kevin Muchiri 

Lisa Rupe Ralph Stevens, III 

Elizabeth Owusuwaa 

In recognition of the considerable efforts of students who embody the spirit of mentoring, this award is an example of the university’s stance to cultivate leaders both in and out of the classroom as well as a culture of

mentoring. This year’s nominees are:

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Jessica  Ahenkorah Emery England Jon Henson 

Carolyn Myers 

Dustan Oberhauser Jordan Steinmetz Essence Wright 

New Member of the Year Award

The New Member of the Year Award recognizes an individual student in his/her first year of involvement who has made a significant

difference in an organization. This year’s nominees are:

Advisor of the Year Award

Charlene Brassington Sue Chapman Daniel Dauer 

Emily Goodman‐Sco  Brian Kurisky 

Dionicia Mahler‐Rogers David Mallin Randy Myers 

Keiwana Perryman Kelly Rippard 

Joe Ritchie Richard Whi ecar 

Rachawan Wongtrirat Li Xu 

Jennifer Younkin 

The Advisor of the Year Award recognizes one faculty, staff, or community member who has provided a student organization with

outstanding support and service during the academic year. This year’s nominees are:

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Alexandra Adams Brandon Addison Madison Alka Diamond Allen Tessa Bacon 

Katherine  Becker Sonn Bhollen 

Tagee Blackman LaChell  Blount Erica Bower Blair Bridges Gannella Bryer Emma Bu ridge 

Jenny Caja Aaron Carver 

Maggie Carimer Hailey Carnohan Kerri Caruso 

Chelsea Charbonneau Jordan Clement 

Alex Cline Carlie Cohen Brooke Colna Kylie Cuomo 

Philip Dahlgren Giashane Davila Nicole Davis Meshon Davis Leah Doser 

Markeise Dudley Lyndsey Duty Jasmin Dvnston Halie Edwards Tyler Edwards 

Jaig Ellis Adele Fequire Lyndsey Fields Caroline Fisher K'la Fleming 

Charlo e Formy‐Duval Claire Franklin 

Hannah Goodwin Jessica Gray 

Samantha Hawans Annika Holopainen 

Anna Horon Katathina Huggins 

Sara Hunter Nick Hutchinson Rose Hyynh 

Melody Iannone Lauren Iwine 

Karrissa Jackson Cai gn Jennings Monica Jory 

Christopher Joseph Chris Kim Kira Kindley Erin Kinz 

Korena Klimczak Valerie Koon 

Kaithyn Lambert Anh Le 

Kelly Lester Trish Long 

Josh Marrines Caitlin Marsh Aubrey Mar n 

Lauren Matyas Brandy Mccannish 

Ka e Miller Courtmen Mills 

Michelle Mondery Jessica Monty Cory Moreno Will Morgan 

Adam Moundie Amir Najib Steph Norris 

Amanda Nulam Kelsey Pappas 

Vinnie Pasquan no Sam Perelman Ethan Perez 

Keith Pinckney Carolina Polanco Aucia Pullen 

Lamar Pu nger Jackly Rankin Elizabeth Rina Kes n Ritcholte Jordan Rosenblalt Nicole Roseveare Balle Sandes Gianna Smith 

Kennedy Stafford Nicky Stewart 

Blake Sutherland Ashley Teller 

Caroline Thatcher 

Green Dot Ambassadors

Green dot is an innovative approach to violence prevention. Green Dot harnesses the power of individual choices to shift social norms, resulting in broad-based culture change. This year’s Green Dot ambassadors are:

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LEAP II is an expansion of the LEAP program into the sophomore year for successful LEAP participants.

The participants for this year are:

Niko Ambrose Courtney Bailey Megan Bernier Jazmyn Bremby 

Mychell Brewington Blair Bridges 

Lauren Broderick Briana Bullard 

Sarah Burkholder Alexis Clarke 

Diandra Coleman Tony Crawford  Chris an DeWi  

Joshua Farr Cierah Frederick Kaitlyn Gadsby Briana Gallagher 

Jasmine Gray Dylan Greenbla  

Sabrina Hall Ka e Harris 

Ryan Hova er Imani Jefferson Marcus Jones Jr 

Avery Kampfmueller Ryan Kilduff 

Korena Klimczak Markida Maxwell 

Jessica May Kiersten McCray Corbin  McElrath Shayla McFadden Lilly Najafzadeh 

 

Haley Naquin Samantha Palmer Timea Renfrow Paige Royal 

Margaret Schesventer Sydnae Sco  Kayla Simmons Sarah Stephens 

Courtney Sturgeon LeeAna Sumner Des ny Taylor 

Aaron Washington Amanda Webster Katherine White Kennedy Williams Sara Wloczewski Khamari Yesudian 

Green Dot Ambassadors, cont’d.

LEAP Program

Taylor Thomsan Madeleine Tluchowski 

Emily Toney Kat Tozier 

Jenna Tufarolo Cydney Tutehton Julia Varmer 

Stephen Vassor Maribel Velasco Samantha Vest Alexis Vicchiollo 

Juhianna Wagner Mick Walker 

Connor Wallace Raney Ward Ayana Ward 

Pamela Washington Jamilah Welsey Lauren West Allenna West Jada White 

Ebony Williams 

Erika Wilson Mckayla Winder Mary Winduster Lizzy Wineland Jessica Wippion 

Ta ana Woodbury Casey Young 

Des nee Young Jacob Zeidler Ines Zimmer 

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Program of the Year Award

40th Annual Old Dominion University Model United Na ons Conference Model United Na ons Society

 Blac Week 

African Student Associa on  

Campus MovieFest Old Dominion Film Club

 Stand Up and Reach; Stand Out and Teach 

Student Virginia Educa on Associa on   

The Nasty Truth Series Alpha Phi Alpha

 What Happens on Campus, Stays on Social Media 

Sigma Pi   

Youth Exploring Math & Science (YEMS) MonarchTeach Student Organiza on

The Program of the Year recognizes a student organization that developed and sponsored a program that has enriched the academic and/

or the co-curricular lives of Old Dominion students. This year’s nominees are:

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Housing & Residence Life Brittney Whitehead Outstanding Staff Member

Named in honor of RA Brittney Whitehead, this award recognizes the Resident Assistant/Community Assistant who has continually shown outstanding effort in all aspects of their position including interaction

with their residents, bulletin boards, programming, and leadership skills. This year’s nominees are:

Kayla Graham Ebony Edwards 

Brandon Simmons Humberto Arreguin 

Brenna Bond Deja Jordan 

Joshua Boone Kyleigh Letourneau 

Bernard Roy Carlton Jones Aleric Sanders 

 

Jennifer Ameyaw Briana Rodriguez 

Ian Ulep Sasha Moore 

Courtney Nishnick Merri Gorham 

Monarch Resident Citizens of the Month

Essence Boston Jus n Bryant Jaysean Carter Maiah Daniel Lydia Hacke  

Samantha Hobe Juwan Jacobs Darryl Kent 

Donnell Knight Wenwu Mulbah  Roland Ockert 

Sarah Perry Axel Rasmussen Goldia Ricks 

Michelle E. Ross Jay Sierra 

Brandon Smith Malik Turner 

Alazuan Walker D'Ozia White Kevin Williams Jeremy Yowell 

The Monarch Resident Citizens of the Month recognizes one student that demonstrated inclusivity, engagement & pursuit of scholarship, and

ensure a sense of accountability as a tenant in on campus living. This year’s recipients are:

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Student Employee of the Year Award

The Career Development Services Employee of the Year recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of students who work

while attending college. This year’s nominees are:

The Maggi Curry-Williams Quiet Influence Award recognizes an individual student who has made a significant difference in an

organization, even though the student has not held an executive office. This student serves as a role model and has exerted a positive influence

on his/her peers. This year’s nominees are:

Maggi Curry-Williams Quiet Influence Award

Alantra Coleman Rafia Haq 

Fama a Passawe Mario Raden Asha Ralph 

Bri any Allens Roy Bernard Alexis Boyd 

Chinacherem Chinaka Jessica Coleman Clinton Crowell Meshon Davis 

Andrew J. Eskelund Des ni Harrel 

Leslie "Storm" Johnson Brige e Labas da 

Jacob Litzenberg Kimtuyen Nguyen 

Troi Powell Kevin Mar nez Rivera Brandon Sharpton Carla Shirokey Chase Stanley Megan Trent Kimberly Vera Mandi Vollmer 

 

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Intercultural Relations Award Promoting a culture that values, engages and respects all individuals is critical to the building of an inclusive community and to the sustained

success for each of its members. The nominees meet one of the following criteria: A member of an organization that joined together with one or more student organizations to create a program that raised the level of attendees' awareness and understanding of an aspect of culture. An

individual who has exemplified the role of a change agent that prompted inclusion within ODU campus or the community.

Community Service Award The Community Service Award recognizes a student or student

organization who demonstrates real impact through leadership in community action, including community service, community-based research, and/or community engagement and social involvement.

This year’s nominees are:

Dineshkumar Paladhi 

Charlene Brassington Sarah McCall 

Elizabeth Owusuwaa Brian A Pitman Kestyn Ritcho e Sterling Smith Chase Stanley 

Elizabeth Wineland Lauren Winger   

Student Virginia Educa on Associa on Model United Na ons Society 

Circle K Interna onal Student Nurses Associa on 

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Recreation &Wellness Student of the Year Award

Recreation &Wellness Sports Club Member of the Year Award

The Recreation & Wellness Student of the Year Award recognizes one student that exemplified the vision of the Recreation & Wellness

Department through participation in healthy lifestyle activities and practices. This year’s nominees are:

Jameel Adams Hope Allen 

Courtney Do erer 

Jacob Litzenberg Sandra Nelson 

Wade Yeary ‐ Baseball Hannah Seay ‐ Equestrian Claudia Clark ‐ Field Hockey 

Derek Murphy ‐ Golf Brandon Witherow ‐ Ice Hockey Joey Sayyad ‐ Men's Lacrosse Nick Wagner ‐ Men's Rugby Oda Skoglund ‐ Men's Soccer Josh Blevins ‐ Men's Volleyball 

Katelyn Sheeley ‐ So ball 

Zach Carder ‐ Swimming Rachel Hughes ‐ Swimming Michael Dove ‐ Tennis Morgan Halsey ‐ Tennis Naveed Asghar ‐ Ul mate 

Sera Richards ‐ Women's Basketball Caroline Giordano ‐ Women's Lacrosse Sierra Gu errez ‐ Women's Rugby Taylor Russ ‐ Women's Soccer 

Tyler Smiley ‐ Women's Volleyball 

The Recreation & Wellness Sports Club Member of the Year Award recognizes a sports club member who exemplified profound

sportsmanship. This year’s recipients are: