The Poole College of Management recognized exceptional staff members this spring. Meet the award nominees and recipients, both at the college and the university levels.

Poole College Awards

Poole College Organizational Excellence Staff Award Recipient

In Poole, organizational excellence means responsibly developing and deploying resources to support the strategic priorities of the college. This award is given to staff members who have made extraordinary contributions to their department, student service unit, or any other college operations during the academic year.

Recipient: Megan Joyner, Office of Business Services

Nominees:

• Darien Bradley, Career Services
• Alissa Dodds, Jenkins MBA Program
• Alyssa Elliott, Office of Undergraduate Programs
• Tyler Ellis, Business Analytics and AI Initiative
• Julie Fleming, Jenkins MBA Program
• Kelsey Jenkins, Office of Business Services
• Darshana Juvale, Instructional Design Group
• Storm Kaffenberger, Jenkins MBA Program
• Chris Lehman, Instructional Design Group
• Rebecca Madson, Office of Undergraduate Programs
• Vilma Mueller, Executive Education
• Stephanie Reiley, Office of Undergraduate Programs
• Doug Rowe, Office of Business Services
• Chandra Russell, Office of Business Services
• Robert Sandruck, Global Programs
• Kristin Seibenaler, Business Analytics and AI Initiative
• Elizabeth Shamblin, Instructional Design Group
• Michael White, Executive Education

Poole College Staff Innovation Award 

The Innovation Award is in keeping with our mission to “actively engage with industry and academia to create an innovative and collaborative intellectual environment that fosters learning, scholarship and service.” This award recognizes leaders with an entrepreneurial mindset and analytical problem-solving capabilities.

Recipient: Katie Birdsall, Marketing

Recipient: Tyler Wiersma, High-Impact Experiences

Nominees:

• Kelsey Jenkins, Office of Business Services
• Darshana Juvale, Instructional Design Group
• Elizabeth Shamblin, Instructional Design Group
• Megan Van Hook, Jenkins MBA Program

Poole College Student Success Award Nominees

The student success award is given to a staff member who demonstrates excellence in attracting, educating, supporting, or preparing students to work in a global environment. This individual goes above and beyond to empower students for a lifetime of success and impact.

Recipient: Laryssa Banks, Office of Undergraduate Programs

Nominees:

• Megan Akogyeram, Jenkins MBA Program
• Allison Anthony, Jenkins Master of Management Program
• Vanessa Bak, Jenkins MBA Program
• Julie Cline, Career Services
• Christina DeBerardino, Career Services
• Gwyn Howard, Office of Undergraduate Programs
• Darshana Juvale, Instructional Design Group
• Kayla Ridgell, Office of Undergraduate Programs
• Megan Van Hook, Jenkins MBA Program
• Deborah Wilkins, Jenkins MBA Program

Poole College 3-E Service Award 

The 3-E Service Award represents the pinnacle of customer service, whether to students, faculty, staff or external constituents. The 3 E’s are: exceptional, efficient and effective service. The winner represents the highest level of service in these categories.

Recipient: Darrell Cooley, Poole IT

Nominees:

• Kimm Allison, Office of Business Services
• Chermaine Arthur, Office of Business Services
• Vanessa Bak, Jenkins MBA Program
• Christina DeBerardino, Career Services
• Julie Fleming, Jenkins MBA Program
• Megan Joyner, Office of Business Services
• Darshana Juvale, Instructional Design Group
• Chris Lehman, Instructional Design Group
• Vilma Mueller, Executive Education
• Chandra Russell, Office of Business Services
• Elizabeth Shamblin, Executive Education
• Joyce Yun, Jenkins MBA Program

Poole Graduate Student Advisory Board (GSAB) Staff Member of the Year

This award honors a staff member who goes above and beyond in support of graduate students, programs and initiatives. The recipient exemplifies excellence in service, a student-centered mindset and outstanding collaboration that enhances the graduate education environment.

Recipient: Deborah Waller Wilkins, Jenkins MBA Program

Poole Pack Champion  

This program is designed to foster a positive culture of appreciation and recognition in Poole College, serving as a vehicle through which the college can recognize and thank faculty and staff who have made a difference in our Poole Pack community throughout the year.

Recpients:

• Megan Akogyeram, Jenkins MBA Program
• Chandra Russell, Office of Business Services
• Katie Birdsall, Marketing
• Jay Arrington, Jenkins MAC Program
• Don Warsing, Jenkins MBA Program
• Vanessa Moore, Accounting
• Darshana Juvale, Instructional Design Group
• Kayla Ridgell, Office of Undergraduate Programs
• Phil Young, Poole IT
• Heather Morgan, Jenkins MBA Program

University Awards

NC State Award for Excellence 

The Award for Excellence is the most prestigious honor bestowed upon non-faculty employees. This award recognizes the outstanding accomplishments and contributions of individual employees, above and beyond their normal job responsibilities.

Recipient: Allison Anthony, Jenkins Master of Management Program

Recipient: Katelyn Brown-Gomez, Global Programs

Nominees:

• Megan Akogyeram, Jenkins MBA Program
• Julie Cline, Career Services
• Eric Mason, Jenkins Graduate Programs

Student Organization Advisor of the Year Award

This award recognizes the outstanding advisors who support student organizations through mentorship, guidance and encouragement. Their dedication to developing student leaders and fostering a vibrant campus community helps organizations thrive. This award honors their commitment, impact and invaluable contributions to student success.

Recipient: Tyler Ellis, High-Impact Experiences