Congrats to our 2024 Award Recipients
Every year, AACRAO recognizes a small but powerful group of leaders who have gone above and beyond in their contributions to AACRAO and the professions we serve. This year, we are pleased to celebrate nine outstanding individuals who have helped shape our work, mentor future leaders, and contribute to AACRAO’s mission.
In recognition of a member’s active involvement with and contributions to AACRAO.
- LeRoy Rooker, AACRAO
LeRoy is the nation’s leading authority on the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and is currently a Senior Fellow in AACRAO’s Research & Policy Division. - David H. Kalsbeek, PhD, DePaul University
David is SEM Consultant at Human Capital Research Company and Senior Vice President for Enrollment Management & Marketing (emeritus) at DePaul University. - Sue Van Voorhis, University of Minnesota
Sue is a Specialist Leader at Deloitte. She previously served as Associate Vice Provost and University Registrar for the University of Minnesota and Assistant Registrar at Montana State University-Bozeman.
Award for Excellence in International Education
In recognition of outstanding contributions to international education.
- LesLee Clauson Eicher, Seattle University
LesLee has been an International Credential Evaluator since the 1980s and is the co-award-winner of the 2020 IERF Sepmeyer Award for Excellence in Credential Evaluation Research.
In recognition of exceptional or unique contributions to AACRAO that demonstrate leadership acumen.
- Sasha Suzuki, Wake Forest University
Sasha is Associate University Registrar at Wake Forest University. She serves as vice-chair of AACRAO’s Member Engagement Committee and is an active member of multiple AACRAO committees and caucuses.
In recognition of exceptional investment in the mentorship, guidance, and development of others.
- Helen B. Garrett, EdD, University of Washington
Helen is the University of Washington’s inaugural University Registrar and Chief Officer of Enrollment Information Services. She is a national trainer on FERPA and has served in numerous leadership positions in state, regional, and national associations.
In recognition of contributing 7+ years of vision, service, and/or leadership to AACRAO.
- Marc Booker, University of Phoenix
Marc is Vice Provost for Strategy at the University of Phoenix. Since 2009, Marc has been a regular speaker, contributor, and subject matter expert at national and regional conferences. - Erin Mason, University of Utah
Erin is University Registrar at the University of Utah. She serves as AACRAO’s vice-chair of Member Engagement and is a founding member of the AACRAO Women’s Caucus. - Brenda Schumann, The University of Texas at Austin
Brenda is Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Services and University Registrar at the University of Texas at Austin. She is an active leader and member at AACRAO, SACRAO, and TACRAO.
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