2023 CEHD Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Back left to right: Dante Cicchetti, Elizabeth Franklin, Darnell Logan, Eric Decker, and Ronald Schaefer
Front left to right: Cherie Collins Sims, Ronald Salazar Rojo, Jennifer Sampson, Arunya Tuicomepee, and James Frazee
Dante Cicchetti
PhD, psychology (CLA/CEHD), 1977
Field-changing study of interventions for depressed and maltreated children, and tremendous contributions to the areas of developmental psychopathology and attachment relations
Cherie Collins Sims
PhD, family social science, 2013
Visionary and strategic efforts to advance racial economic justice, and to create transformative systemic change within families, organizations and communities expertise as a clinician and researcher
Eric Decker
BS, business & marketing education and certificate,
human resource development, 2009
Outstanding accomplishments as a college and professional athlete and philanthropic contributions to veterans, children, mental health, and other causes
Elizabeth Franklin
MSW, social work, 2007
Commitment to community-based mental health services by supporting young people and their parents in healing from trauma, and building a culturally-affirming and equitable system for future social workers
James R. Frazee
BS, natural science, 1967
Notable contributions through a variety of careers and passions, including marketing, website development, entrepreneurship, teaching, and writing
Darnell Logan
MA, educational psychology, 2001
specialist certificate, school psychology, 2002
Dedication to helping improve communities and equip today's students for the future through education, psychological support services, consulting, and community organizing
Ronald Salazar Sojo
PhD, educational policy & administration, 2003
Impact on underrepresented communities through educational leadership that promotes student learning
Jennifer Sampson
PhD, family social science, 2013
Innovative leadership to prepare therapy professionals, promote social justice, and conduct important research, advocacy, and practice in the areas of hoarding disorders and reproductive mental health
Ronald Schaefer
BA, english, 1971
Groundbreaking work as a linguist to document unwritten languages, and tireless efforts to encourage international study and experiences in higher education
Arunya Tuicomepee
PhD, counseling and student personnel, 2007
Achievements as scholar and leader in Thailand in the psychological and educational areas; and for facilitating collaborations between CEHD and Chulalongkorn University