Phenomenal Women

Westfield State's 2018 Phenomenal Women award recipients.

On March 9, the University celebrated its second annual Phenomenal Women Awards during the month celebrating women.

Members of the Westfield State community nominated and recognized by their female peers and co-workers for their efforts and contributions to students, faculty, and the University. Many of these accomplishments take place behind-the-scenes on a daily basis.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees:

  • Andrea Bertini, head coach, Women’s Basketball
  • Susan Chiasson, administrative assistant, Movement Science
  • Jennifer DiGrazia, professor, English
  • Celeste Donovan, director, Academic Advising Center
  • Sandra Duffy, maintainer III, Environmental Services
  • Rachel Gibson, associate professor, Music
  • Tawana Jewell, adjunct faculty member, Biology
  • Lynelle Kuzontkoski, administrative assistant, Geography and Regional Planning
  • Joanne Leighton, staff assistant, Institutional Advancement
  • Barbara Lucas, staff associate, Academic Affairs
  • Kim Morgan, staff associate, Student Affairs
  • Nora Padykula, associate professor, Social Work
  • Ashiah Richeme, director, Diversity & Inclusion
  • Elizabeth Stassinos, professor, Ethnic and Gender Studies
  • Christina Swaidan, interim dean, Undergraduate Studies
  • Valerie Tremblay, assistant director, Residential Life
  • Dawn Whitehill, accountant II, Residential Life
  • Vera Vlasenko, staff associate, International Programs