UWAA Network Leader Award: Dilnoza Khasilova

By Kaitlyn Polley

The UW Alumni Association takes great pride in presenting the Network Leader Award annually to notable alumni who have showcased exemplary leadership and active engagement within a UWAA network. This year’s honor gracefully lands with Dilnoza Khasilova, a ’14 master’s graduate in education and a ’20 Ph.D. graduate in curriculum and instruction whose contributions have not only embodied the spirit of this award but also have significantly enriched the UWAA community. 

Through her World Language and Culture Program, Khasilova has opened avenues for UW alumni and community members to explore many of the world’s languages at no cost. Her unmatched networking skills, demonstrated by her pivotal role in founding the WyoGlobal Alumni network, have fostered a deeper connection among international alumni, epitomizing the true meaning of what it means to be an alumni network leader.

Khasilova’s efforts have not only enriched linguistic diversity at the university but also strengthened the global bonds within the alumni community, making her a deserving recipient of this award. Reflecting on the honor, Khasilova says, “My work with the University of Wyoming has made Wyoming a home for me. The UW community is one of the most genuine, supportive and caring communities, and I am so happy to be a part of it.”