“We are so proud of the accomplishments of our Distinguished Alumni Winners, and we are excited that members of the Triton family from different parts of the globe were a part of the celebration,” said Norman Analista, director of development, alumni affairs, and foundation relations.

Funds raised for Last Mile Scholarship

Also announced at the event were the results for the Last Mile Scholarship fundraiser. The fundraiser was launched in October to coincide with the reunion. The scholarship is a competitive scholarship awarded to students who are within 30 credits of completing their first bachelor’s degree and who are in financial need. More than $14,000 were raised through the support of corporate donors and alumni.

The 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award winners are as follows:

 

From the College of Natural & Applied Sciences:                             Masatomo Thomas NadeauChief Environmental Public Health Officer Department of Public Health and Social Services M.S., Environmental Science, 2004	From the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences:                             Sarah Thomas Nededog CEO, People Pacifico Chairwoman, Democratic Party of Guam B.A., Psychology and Sociology, 1981
From the School of Health:                             Teofila Sholing Perez Cruz, Ph.D., RN Post-Doctoral Researcher Research Corporation of the University of Guam A.S., Nursing, 1970	From the School of Business & Public Administration:                             Christine Baleto Chief Financial Officer, Docomo Pacific Chairwoman, Guam Chamber of Commerce MBA, 2003
From the School of Education:                             Eloise R. Sanchez School Program Consultant Guam Department of Education M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, 1984	Military Award:                             Brig. Gen. Tracy L. Smith Deputy Surgeon General for Mobilization, Manpower and Reserve Affairs Office of the Army Surgeon General BBA, Management, 1987

Details for next year’s award cycle will be announced in July. For more information, please contact Norman Analista, director of development, alumni affairs, and foundation relations, at (671) 797-3333.