Hannah Moss, UHV's 2023 Employee of the Year, holds up her $500 check Wednesday inside the University Center.

The University of Houston-Victoria has named Hannah Moss as the 2023 Employee of the Year on Tuesday during the annual UHV Faculty & Staff Recognition Luncheon for her exceptionalism, and unwavering dedication to serving students.

Along with Moss, nearly 50 faculty and staff members were honored for their years of service, ranging from five to 30 years with the university.

Bob Glenn

“Every good thing that happens at this university happens because of the people sitting in this room,” said UHV President Bob Glenn, addressing the employees gathered inside UHV University North. “I thank you for all that you have done in the past, all that you continue to do, and all that you will do in the future.”

Moss came to the university in 2015, originally as a temporary employee in the Office of Admissions and Records working as an admissions assistant. Later that year, she served as an admissions and records analyst.

 In 2018, she became an academic advisor and later went on to be an associate director in the admissions office in 2022. Today, she serves as an associate registrar for the Registrar and Student Records office.

The Employee of the Year was chosen from among the university’s 2023 Employees of the Month, who were nominated by their peers and selected by a staff committee. At the end of last year, a poll was sent out to campus to choose the Employee of the Year from the monthly winners, Glenn said.

“She always goes above and beyond to help our students,” Glenn said, referencing a provided quote on Moss. “She attended Super Saturdays to represent the Office of Student Records, but we needed help with advising. Because she has knowledge in advising from being an advisor previously, she stepped in and helped so many students so that they didn’t have to keep waiting. We are so lucky to have her as a part of our team.”

Moss will receive a $500 check, and her name will be engraved on a plaque to be displayed at UHV University West.

In addition to Moss, others listed on the ballot were:

• Theresa Hawken, Library Business Operations manager
• Robert Hernanez, Community Outreach and Student Recreation manager at UHV Katy in Enrollment Management and External Relations
• Kelsey Norgard, Director of alumni relations and annual giving
• Mary Borden, Coord., Instructional Tech
• Matthew Wooton, Senior maintenance technician
• Eli Juma, Admissions counselor
• Melissa Guerrero, Student Receivables coordinator
• Owen Campbell, campus operations manager at UHV Katy
• Fallon Hare, senior administrative assistant in the College of Education & Health Professions
• Briana Vega, senior administrative secretary in Academic Affairs
• Shelbie Ayala, Career Services coordinator

Employees who have worked at the university for five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years were also recognized on Tuesday. Each employee’s name, title and department are listed below:

Five Years

• Courtney Hawthorne – student success coach
• Bobby Casarez – maintenance technician
• Heather Crow – Center for Student Success coordinator
• Thomas Field – shuttle services supervisor
• Jessica Garcia – general accounting manager
• Stefanie Garcia – grants and contracts coordinator
• Bob Glenn – UHV president
• Donna Hoover – executive administrative assistant to the president
• Kayla Hutson – financial aid specialist
• Sara Jalufka – administrative assistant
• Laura Mammina – assistant professor
• Colton Marek – PeopleSoft functional analyst
• Christopher McDonald – psychological counselor
• Emmanuel Quansah – assistant professor of management
• Maria Rayos – senior admissions analyst
• Brittany Rodriguez – special collections librarian
• Ashley Sanchez – transfer credit analyst
• Jesse Sylva – PT specialist/applications development
• Woodrow Wagner II – director of strengthening institution programs
• Katie Wilson – graphic designer

10 Years

• Alexandre Aidov – associate professor of finance
• Melissa Arnold – senior administrative assistant
• Elise Hendricker – associate professor
• Jason Lambert – Student Affairs vice president
• Brandon Lee – Equal Access senior director
• Kaveh McAdam – associate professor of management
• Saba Razvi – associate professor of English and creative writing
• Crystal Rocha – director of Enrollment Management and New Student Experience
• Antonio Rodriguez – classroom technologies manager
• Yung Tso – PC specialist
• Shannon Viola – associate professor of School Psychology
• Cheryl Worley – manager of Disability Services
• Douglas Heinold – assistant baseball coach

15 Years

• John Akins – associate professor of criminal justice
• Candance Bosier – director of Academic Advising and Student Services
• Carmen Cancel – senior accountant
• Maria Chavarria – senior lecturer
• Junda Hu – associate professor of mathematics
• John Kagochi – professor of economic development
• Shonna Stirneman – senior administrative secretary

20 Years

• Hsin-Hui Lin – professor
• Cheryl Robbins – administrative secretary
• Sami Swaid – professor of marketing

25 Years

• Kristy Holly – coordinator, instructional technician
• Carol Klages – professor of education
• Andria Young – professor of education

30 Years

• Lori Bryan – head of public services librarian