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2025 Awardees

This year’s winners excel in their respective academic fields covering civil engineering, criminal justice, equity and inclusion, information systems and social sciences.

Gisela Bichler, Ph.D. 

Gisela Bichler, Ph.D.

Outstanding Faculty Scholarship

California State University, San Bernardino
Professor, Criminal Justice

Biography

Rashida M. Crutchfield, ED.D. 

Rashida M. Crutchfield, Ed.D.

Outstanding Faculty Service

California State University, Long Beach
Professor, School of Social Work
Executive Director, The Center for Equitable Higher Education

Biography

Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D. 

Nanda Ganesan, Ph.D.

Outstanding Faculty Teaching

California State University, Los Angeles
Professor, Information Systems

Biography

Kimberly Stillmaker, Ph.D. 

Kimberly Stillmaker, Ph.D.

Outstanding Faculty Innovator in Student Success

California State University, Fresno
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering
Director, LCOE Foundations for Success

Biography

Freddie Sanchez, Ph.D. 

Freddie Sánchez, Ph.D.

Outstanding Staff Performance

California State University, Northridge
Interim Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs, Equity & Inclusion

Biography