Vernon O. Crawley Leadership - Employee Awards

Kate Wachtor

macejak — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:29:07 +0000

For her camaraderie and dedication to the college’s Eight Expectations, Kate Wachtor was the 2026 recipient of the Dr. Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. Since 2021, Wachtor has been the assistant dean of Enrollment Services, which comes with some intensely student-oriented responsibilities. As she put it, “My husband is a fireman, and I would say […]

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Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani

macejak — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:19:34 +0000

Dr. Nina Shoman-Dajani describes herself as a community-oriented leader. “I believe in making community-based decisions within our department,” she shared. “I want everyone to feel like they are a stakeholder and, with the work we do, working collectively is very important to me.” Shoman-Dajani has demonstrated excellence in leadership in each of her roles since […]

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Dr. LoShay Willis

macejak — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 16:58:10 +0000

Throughout her 14 years at Moraine Valley, Dr. LoShay Willis has been dedicated to the success of students, faculty and the college. Having served as both faculty and administrator, she has exhibited the characteristics of a leader worthy of receiving the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. As a tenured Respiratory Therapy faculty member, clinical coordinator, […]

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Dr. Scott Friedman

macejak — Mon, 01 May 2023 17:33:09 +0000

One of Dr. Scott Friedman’s nominators calls him “an amazing leader” and “the ultimate team player.” These comments reflect the respect Friedman’s team has for him and why he is an excellent choice for the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. Friedman’s areas of supervision include the Academic Advising Center, New Student Orientation, Counseling and Career […]

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Jane Bentley

macejak — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 15:50:28 +0000

When the world was scrambling for COVID-19 supplies, Jane Bentley was right there, working 14-hour days to acquire as many masks and sanitizers as she could. That is the type of dedication she gives to all Purchasing needs, exceeding expectations, leading by example and never relaxing her exacting standards for the betterment of the college. […]

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Dr. Sadya Khan

macejak — Wed, 19 May 2021 16:30:25 +0000

“I feel that leadership is service, and I am being a good leader when I am focusing on how I can serve our students, college and my staff,” said Dr. Sadya Khan. Her commitment to this ideal led to her being named this year’s recipient of the Vernon O. Crawley Leadership Award. Khan assumed her […]

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