For nearly 17 years, Tamima Farooqui has dedicated her time, talents and passion to helping students, coworkers and the community through her positions at the college. That service and excellence earned her the Nancy Blane Guerra Award. Farooqui began her career at Moraine Valley at the end of 2007 as a job resource specialist in […]

When selecting a recipient for the Nancy Blane Guerra Award, several attributes are considered key: loyalty, dedication, flexibility, being a team player, excellent work ethic and having a positive outlook. It’s a fitting description of Dr. Alicea Toso, manager of the Honors Program and Liberal Arts Student Support Services, who is this year’s award recipient. […]

Noted for his value to the Academic Advising Department and beyond, Rick Sand received the 2022 Nancy Blane Guerra Award. Sand started at the college as a part-time advisor 10 years ago before becoming the advising resource coordinator after two years. Since then he has implemented many technological changes to help his department while benefiting […]

She works behind the scenes on the web details that many people take for granted, including some of the most important forms for students. That attention to detail earned China Dostal the 2021 Nancy Blane Guerra Award. Since 2011, Dostal has worked on the web side of Information Technology (IT) in one way or another. […]

Jodi Marneris is passionate, considerate, detail-oriented, engaging and a talented storyteller. For these reasons, and so many more, she is receiving the Nancy Blane Guerra Award. First and foremost, Marneris loves talking with students and telling their stories. She is a strong writer with a natural ability to make people feel comfortable and open up […]

Summing up the reasons Clare Briner, Director, Marketing and Communications, is this year’s recipient of the Nancy Blane Guerra award can’t be done succinctly. Among the myriad attributes, Briner’s nominator called her a strong leader, exceptional mentor, dedicated administrator, solid team player, critical thinker, a true visionary, gifted professional and someone who can be counted […]