Advisor of the Year

This award is given annually to an outstanding advisor nominated by their chapter for service, leadership, and dedication to Alpha Lambda Delta. Chapter advisors must be nominated by a chapter officer(s). Only one name per chapter may be submitted.

2024-25 Advisor of the Year

**Lauren Huffman**
Kent State University

Lauren Huffman serves as the Coordinator of Academic Advising in the Honors College at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. She is passionate about empowering all students to reach their goals by helping them build confidence, expand their skills, and connect with the resources they need to succeed. With more than 15 years in higher education, her experience includes advising, teaching, and supporting honor societies, including Alpha Lambda Delta. Her connection to Alpha Lambda Delta began as Vice President of the chapter at Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, Ohio, and she has enjoyed growing with the organization ever since.

Lauren has served as the Alpha Lambda Delta chapter advisor at Kent State University with remarkable dedication and excellence. For many years, she has been the steady foundation of the chapter, providing invaluable mentorship, wisdom, and encouragement to its officers and members. Always organized, responsive, and detail-oriented, Lauren ensures every event and initiative—such as new member inductions—runs smoothly and reflects the high standards of ALD. She consistently goes above and beyond, from submitting logistics requests promptly to enhancing the look and experience of chapter events.

As an academic advisor in the Honors College, Lauren leverages her campus connections to support and promote the organization, helping broaden its reach and strengthen its presence. She plays a vital role as the link between ALD HQ and the Kent State chapter, ensuring strong communication and collaboration. Her accessibility and support never overshadow the students’ leadership but instead empowers them to grow and succeed.

Past Advisors of the Year

Year Advisor Institution
2023-24 Rasha Tawfik American University of Sharjah
2022-23 Idonas Hughes California State University, Monterey Bay
2021-22 Deborah Manzanares Baylor University
2020-21 Reatha Cox Northwestern State University
2020-21 Darrell Hairston North Carolina A&T State University
2019-20 Giselle Mansi High Point University
2018-19 Dr. Susan Melson Huffman Purdue University
2017-18 Dr. Daniel Bureau University of Memphis
2016-17 Tara Fischer Dickinson College
2015-16 Anthony Helms Western Michigan University
2014-15 Wendy Stankovich University of Wisconsin - Platteville
2013-14 Kevin Dougherty University of California - Los Angeles
2012-13 Lisa Ruch Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
2011-12 Dr. Mike Nichols Transylvania University
2010-11 Dr. Marty Knepper Morningside College
2009-10 Alice Lanning University of Oklahoma
2008-09 Paula Stuettgen University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
2007-08 Sandrea Williamson North Carolina A & T State University
2006-07 Danny Kelley American University
2005-06 Dr. Susan Groh University of Delaware
2004-05 Mary Knoll Montana State University
2003-04 Donna Fox George Mason University
2002-03 Beverly Kellen University of Alabama
2001-02 Dr. Dorothy M. Anderson Susquehanna University
2000-01 Darla Banfi University of Wisconsin - Platteville
1999-2000 Gale Richardson Texas Tech University
1998-99 Sue Henson Midwestern State University
1997-98 Dean Alice Kaylor Saint Vincent College
1996-97 Harrison Greenlaw University of South Carolina
1995-96 Dr. Herman (Butch) Hill Ohio University
1994-95 Dr. Mabel Freeman The Ohio State University
1993-94 Dr. Katheryne S. McDorman Texas Christian University
1992-93 Roger Morris University of Oregon
1991-92 Dr. Katherine Pedro Beardsley University of Maryland
1990-91 Elva Bougeois Louisiana State University