Individual Edition: Introducing the 2025 LiveAlumni Spotlight Award Recipients

Behind every successful initiative, campaign, and data-driven win, there are people turning ideas into reality. This year, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the best professionals in higher education, from advancement, career services, development, and alumni relations to the many behind-the-scenes champions who bring LiveAlumni to life on their campuses every day.

From reporting and segmentation to uncovering new prospects, designing creative engagement strategies, and collaborating across departments, these individuals have used LiveAlumni in ways that push boundaries and move their institutions forward. Their work doesn’t just live in reports. It creates real opportunities for students and alumni around the world.

Each person recognized here was nominated by their LiveAlumni account manager and our Customer Success team, the people who get to see their dedication, problem-solving, and creativity up close throughout the year.

Today, we’re proud to spotlight these standout contributors in the 2025 LiveAlumni Spotlight Awards Individual Edition.

To meet this year’s individual award recipients, dive in below!

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The 2025 LiveAlumni Spotlight Awards

At the heart of LiveAlumni is a community built on collaboration and trust. Over the years, a small group of partners has played an especially meaningful role in helping us grow, improve, and evolve. This award honors those long-term collaborators whose contributions have helped shape LiveAlumni and its community spirit.

And the recipients are...

🏆 The LiveAlumni Legacy Award

For long-term partnership and collaboration that have helped shape LiveAlumni and strengthen its community spirit.

• Alicia Benison – Georgia Institute of Technology

• Theresa Clark – Florida State University

• Kimberly Elahab – Colorado College 

• Michael Iris – Berkeley College

• John Hermans – University of Toronto

• Peter Dahl – University of Minnesota

• Jim Rude – New Jersey Institute of Technology

• Craig Johnson Meader – Charles Sturt University

• Rachel Davies – Yale University

Within the LiveAlumni community, there are individuals who don’t just work with data; they bring it to life. Through curiosity, consistency, and strategy, they’ve used LiveAlumni insights to drive meaningful engagement and fundraising outcomes. This award celebrates those individuals whose data-driven work continues to make a difference.

And the recipients are...

🏆 The Data Champion Award

For outstanding use of LiveAlumni data to drive meaningful engagement and fundraising impact.

• Danielle Blondin – Western Governors University

• Debi Logan - University of Redlands

• Jackie O’Leary – Temple University

• Rick Houston – Gordon College

• Rachel Davies – Yale University

• Jonathan Goode – Bournemouth University

• Stacey Rucker – Carl Sandburg College

• Richard Pine – University of Southern California Marshall School of Business,

• Gena Glover – Heartland Community College

• Glenda Garcia - McGill University

Behind every successful CRM integration is an individual coordinating details, solving problems, and guiding the process from start to finish. While not every LiveAlumni user is responsible for data imports, those who lead CRM integrations take on an important and often complex role that requires technical knowledge, collaboration, and persistence.

This award recognizes the individuals who went above and beyond to successfully integrate LiveAlumni data into their CRM systems, helping maximize its value and support stronger insights, visibility, and outcomes for their institutions.

And the recipients are...

🏆 The Integration Innovator Award

For leading an outstanding CRM integration project.

• Megan McCord – Rutgers State University of New Jersey

• Meg Kinney – University of Colorado,

• Tarah Wilson – Loyola University Maryland

• Joel Clasemann – College of Saint Scholastica

Innovation often begins with a willingness to think differently. This award honors individuals who took an out-of-the-box approach to alumni engagement and turned creativity into impact.

And the recipients are...

🏆 The Engagement Visionary Award

For an innovative, out-of-the-box approach to alumni engagement.

• Alison Musser - Lorain County Community College

• Kathleen Woods - Stockton University

Within our community, there are users who show up every day and make the most of the tools available to them. This award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated the highest and most consistent use of the LiveAlumni platform.

And the recipients are...

🏆 The Power User Award

For the highest and most consistent use of the LiveAlumni platform.

• Mark Inglis – Cape Breton University,

• Michelle Burger – Lincoln Land Community College

• Michael Clements – University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

• Jennifer Kamph – Hofstra University

A strong community is built by people willing to share, collaborate, and support one another. This award honors individuals who consistently contribute best practices, engage with the community, and help other LiveAlumni users succeed.

And the recipients are...

🏆 The Collaborator Award

For actively sharing best practices, community participation, and helping fellow users succeed.

• Meherab Saher – Toronto Metropolitan University,

• Nirmal Adiyodi – Toronto Metropolitan University,

• Jonathan Goode – Bournemouth University

• Emily Reid – Brenau University

Congratulations to all of our recipients in this year’s Spotlight Awards – Individual Edition!

With so many incredible professionals across the LiveAlumni community, it took thoughtful consideration to select those who truly stood out. In the future, we look forward to expanding our recognition and celebrating even more exceptional individuals.

As we close out this year’s Spotlight Awards, it’s clear that the passion, dedication, and creativity within our community have never been stronger. The work you’re doing is setting new standards in alumni engagement and data-driven success, and we’re excited to see what the next year will bring. We can’t wait to continue this journey with you and celebrate even more outstanding achievements.