Rising Star Award Committee

The Affiliate Presidents’ Council and the NACAC Board of Trustees present a Rising Star Award to honor individuals and programs that exemplify excellence and dedication to serving the needs of students and those who guide them in transition from high school to college. The Rising Star Award encourages affiliates to look within their association and identify and support new members who are deserving of this honor. The award may also be presented to new programs offered within an association.

Contact the Rising Star Award Committee

Committee members

Lacey Patterson, Chair
University of Iowa

Annette Braden
Norris City Omaha Enfield High School (IL)

Karly Brockett
University of California

Rachel Cleaver
George Mason University (VA)

Ryan DePuy
Iona University (NY)

Stephanie Dickerson
University of Louisville (KY)

Rob Findtner
Portland State University (OR)

Dave Follick
Nassau Community College (NY)

Christine Grotzke
Michigan Technological University

Wilson Lee
Singapore American School

Julio Mata
Chadwick School (CA)

Liam McCartney
Boston University (MA)

Chris McCoy
St. Xavier High School (OH)

James Powell
Oklahoma State University

Aaron Salasek
Minnesota Office of Higher Education

Lauren Sangimino
Stony Brook University (NY)

Adanna Smith
Wayne State University (MI)

Randy Stamm
Hackensack High School (NJ)

Adam Stout
The Praire School (WI)

Michael White
Slippery Rock University (PA)