Michaela Doyle
Marketing and Communications Specialist Michaela Doyle, a University of Wyoming Institutional
Marketing employee embedded in the College of Arts and Sciences, is the UW staff employee
of the year.
The announcement was made during the annual Staff Recognition Day celebration today
(Monday) at the Wyoming Union.
The annual event honors the hard-working staff of UW. It provides an opportunity to
show all staff members how much they’re appreciated for everything they do to keep
UW -- on the main campus and throughout the state -- functioning and providing a top-notch
educational experience to thousands of students.
Doyle was named the UW Staff Employee of the Third Quarter this past year. She has been the College
of Arts and Sciences marketing and communications specialist since summer 2023, handling
duties including website work; production of media releases, posters, programs, invitations
and the college’s Elevations magazine; social media management; and development of
student recruitment materials.
Also honored today with the Presidential Excellence Award was Sena Krula, the College
of Business’s outreach and engagement coordinator. She builds and strengthens relationships
with the college’s alumni as well as with government, industry and community stakeholders.
Other staff members honored for their contributions to UW are:
Unsung Hero Award: James Christensen, School of Energy Resources business manager;
Debbie Scarpelli, Wyoming Natural Diversity Database business manager; Sabrina Summerfield,
School of Energy Resources marketing outreach coordinator; and Bonnie Swope, assistant
director of admissions.
Jodi K. Humphrey Inspirational Staff Award: Carrie Ver Burg, School of Energy Resources
assistant director of business operations.
E.G. Meyer Family Award: Jill Aldridge, UW Housing contracts manager; and Terrin Beierle,
Division of Human Resources senior records specialist.
Deans and Directors Award: Tashina Lemons, Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center associate
research scientist.
Pete Simpson Golden Gloves Award: Jane Crayton, Academic Technology Services makerspace
coordinator.
UW Foundation Staff Stewardship Award: Jess Dooley, senior project coordinator in
the Dean of Students Office.
True Grit Award: Betsy Bress, College of Arts and Sciences coordinator of college
affairs; and Emma Valainis, Department of Athletics academic coordinator.
Custodian of the Year Award: Teresa Garcia and Brian Van Cleave.
Off-Campus Award: Nanette O’Connor, Graduate Medical Education coordinator; and Amy
Renehan, Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning senior instructional designer.
Skilled Trades Award: Makenna Bishop, Custodial Services.
All-Star Team Award: North Hall setup team of Meghan Brix, Teagan Curl, January Duffy,
Dusti Easton, Michelle Riedel and Connor Short.
Supervisor of the Year Award: Abe Lentner, assistant proposal director in the Office
of Pre-Award Services.
Bucking the System Award: Christy Oliver, associate director of admissions.
For more information, call the Staff Senate office at (307) 766-5300.
