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Husky Spotlight

In celebration of National Student Employment Week April (13th-19th), we are showcasing our 2026 Student Employee of the Year nominees. The hard work and contributions made by our students, both on and off-campus, are greatly valued, and we are proud to acknowledge their accomplishments. We encourage you to explore the profiles of our nominees by clicking on their profiles below, where you can learn about their positions and how they excel both academically and professionally.

Husky Spotlight 2026

Ryan Crooks

Ryan Crooks

Student Data Center Specialist

Information Technology Services - Telecommunications

Anna Heqimi

Anna Heqimi

Leadership Certificate Series Facilitator

Leadership & Organizational Development in the Department of Student Activities

Maia Schwing

Maia Schwing

Student Program Coordinator

Department of Dining Services

Pam Win

Pam Win

Student Program Coordinator & Peer Health Educator

Substance Use Risk Reduction Program, Student Health and Wellness (SHaW)

Husky Spotlight 2025

Reese Shastal

Student Medical Support Assistant

2025 Student Employee of the Year Recipient

Student Health and Wellness

Alysha Bucci Lassalle

Graduate Program Administrative Assistant, Gallery Guard

Department of Psychological Sciences, The William Benton Museum of Art

Jamie DiDato

Student Administrative Specialist

Office of Student Financial Aid Services

Madison Stevenson

Administrative Assistant

One Stop Student Services in the Division of Student Life and Enrollment

Nazanin Zaer

Student Manager

SHaW (Student Health and Wellness)

Husky Spotlight 2024

Joseph Adams - Senior

Student Program Coordinator (SPC)

2024 Student Employee of the Year Recipient

Dining Services

Thomas Bergendahl - Senior

Technology Support Center Support Specialist

Information Technology Services

Dolma Choetso - Junior

Student Library Assistant

UConn Library

Jamie DiDato - Junior

Student Administrative Specialist

Office of Student Financial Aid Services – Student Employment Unit

Alexander Grey - Graduate Student

Graduate Assistant

National Institute for Undersea Vehicle Technology

Lauren Harland - Senior

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Greenhouse Studios – UConn Library

Katelyn Lamprey - Senior

Student Library Assistant

Uconn Avery Point Library

Sonja Langford - Graduate Student

Program Coordinator

Four Arrows – LOD Office of Student Activities

Eric Moreno - Junior

Event Coordinator, Information Desk Receptionist

Student Services

Abigail Rodriguez - Senior

Student Administrative Assistant, Student Research Trainee

Anthropology

Delaney Schiefen - Senior

Senior Honors Guide for Peer Success

UConn Honors Program

Elena Smith - Junior

Student Library Assistant and Student Tutoring Assistant

University of Connecticut