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CHARLES L MILLER AWARD

WACUHO is proud to announce that Dr. Cindy Derrico, PhD, is the recipient of the Charles L Miller Award for 2021. Cindy Derrico serves as the Associate Vice President for Student Affairs - Campus Life | Dean of Students, Division of Student Affairs at California State University Channel Islands.


Cindy Derrico has been a key contributor in WACUHO for over 3 decades. She has filled a variety of roles over the years, beginning as a member of the Southern RAP Committee in 1986, when Charles L Miller was Vice-President for WACUHO. Cindy’s committee involvement includes, both as a member and chair: Southern RAP, Host, Substance Abuse, New Professionals, Western Training Institute, Awards and Recognition, Nominations, Past President and Finance Advisory Committee. More recently, she served as a Scholar for the 2010 Western Training Institute as well as several terms on the Executive Committee as Treasurer, President-Elect and President. In 2018, Cindy was awarded the JB Brock Spirit of WACUHO Award and, in 2020, Cindy was awarded the ACUHO-I Hero Award. Throughout her tenure in WACUHO, Cindy has the unique ability to lead from both front and center and from behind the scenes as a careful listener, dedicated supporter and contributor to WACUHO’s success.
 

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The Charles L Miller Award is named in memory of Mr. Charles L. Miller, the 30th President of the Association. Throughout his career, Charles L. Miller, better known as "Charlie," exemplified the highest level of dedication to our profession, provided outstanding leadership and role modeling for seasoned veterans and new professionals alike and was known for his tremendous sense of humor.
 

Cindy’s nominators share that, similar to Charlie Miller, Cindy has an infectious smile, a wonderful sense of humor and is a joy to work with. Here are a few quotes from from Cindy’s nominating team:
“Cindy’s passion, professionalism and expertise in this field is vast, and WACUHO has benefited from being associated with her.”

 

“In addition, Cindy is a lovely person and an authentic leader, who sees the best in people and leads from her heart.”
 

“Cindy has worn so many hats in the Association, including multiple positions on the executive committee and several tours as co-chair of the WACE Exhibits Committee, that we wouldn’t recognize her anymore without perpetual WACUHO hat hair.”
 

“She is an invaluable colleague and inspirational leader that serves as a role model in formal and informal ways - just by being herself.”

 

Please join us in celebrating Dr. Cindy Derrico, as WACUHO’s Charles L Miller Award recipient for 2021! Cindy will be sharing her words of wisdom with the association during the Awards and Recognition Lunch at noon on Wednesday, April 14, during the WACE conference.
 

Congratulations Cindy!

Dr. Cindy Derrico, PhD

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