FYF Fiscal Year 2026 Awarded Projects
| Project Name | Department | Project Manager/ Director/ Fiscal Officer | Board Funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASUA Bear Down Camp | ASUA | Carol Barnette/Talia Myrick/Estella Trevers | $15,000 |
| Wildcat Welcome | SSRI | Hannah Hildreth/Jenny Nirh/Heather Christiansen | $17,500 |
| Family Quest/Family Weekend | Enrollment Management | Annamarie Tellez/Logan Adams/Jacque Siqueiros | $15,000 |
| The A Center First Year Student-Staff Support System | The A Center | Laura Novotny/Leticia Soto-Delgadillo | $19,500 |
| WildCat LEAP | Office of Undergraduate Education | Benjamin Richmond/Kian Alavy/Taylor Pacheco | $12,000 |
| First Year Engagement Finding Community Welcome | Diversity & Inclusion | Esperanza Freitchen/Jenna Hatcher/Heather Christiansen | $15,000 |
| AFROTC Cadet Integration & Development | Dean Of Students | William Singiser/Colonel Cory Christoffer/Kim Glennon | $8,000 |
FYF Advisory Board Committee
We are profoundly grateful to the First Year Fee Advisory Board members below who thoughtfully evaluate each project and provide applicants with constructive feedback. Their efforts were invaluable.
- Damanitza Romo, Chair, Junior
- Aaryan Mandale, Co-Chair, Senior
- Mara Dobbs , Member, Freshman
- Alexia Smith , Member, Freshman
- Sabrina Helana Adame , Member, Freshman
- Sara Hammes , Member, Freshman
- Gabe De Souza , Member, Freshman
Michael Waters , Member, Freshman
- Marilyn Taylor, Administrative Advisor, Associate Vice President - Finance & Administration
- Scott M Norris, Administrative Advisor, Senior Director - Finance & Administration
- Kian Alavy, Administrative Advisor, Director - Strategic Planning & Initiatives