Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more
Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more
Publish Date: 2026-05-18 17:59:00
Source Domain: early-bird.msudenver.edu
Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points.
MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid Team
Several MSU Denver employees were recognized for leadership and service during the Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAFAA) conference held in May in Crested Butte.
Don Holtzen, interim associate director of systems, chaired the conference and was recognized for his service as CAFAA conference chair and technology chair during the 2025-26 term. Holtzen also received the Postsecondary Institution Professional of the Year award, which recognizes financial-aid professionals who have made significant contributions to their institutions and to CAFAA.
Tori Pacheco, associate director of Student Services, helped design décor and facilitate the conference and was recognized for her service as CAFAA secretary during the 2025-26 term.
Destiny Candelaria, call center coordinator, served on the conference planning committee and presented on One Stops during the event.
Michael Nguyen, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, assisted as a CAFAA board member and was recognized for serving as president-elect during the 2025-26 term.
Richard Balbag, program assistant I, received the Distinguished Support Staff Member of the Year award, honoring staff members who have made exceptional contributions to their financial-aid offices.
