Compass Awards Program
The Compass Awards Program, our signature student awards program, recognizes exemplary students from the senior class who, during their time on campus, have demonstrated a true dedication to a core set of values: leadership, volunteerism, academic integrity, and commitment to Northeastern. Students who display strength in these values demonstrate to us that they are on a path to alumni leadership.
Each year, nine Compass Awards are presented. The eight undergraduate colleges are represented as well as one award representing Alumni Relations. As part of the Compass Awards program, two additional honors are made.
The Wendy Breen Kline Award, established in 1997 and named in honor of the late Wendy Breen Kline, BB’84, PAH’88, is presented to one undergraduate senior who embodies both leadership and volunteer spirit.
The Garnet Award recognizes one junior or third-year undergraduate student who has demonstrated the same core values as the Compass Award recipients, making an impact in our community while showing promise for even greater success at Northeastern in the future. The Garnet Award debuted in 2014.
This program evolved from the Professional Promise Awards, a past model that was successfully established and implemented by the Alumni Association Board for several years.
Selection for 2026
DEADLINE: MONDAY, MARCH 9, 11:59 P.M. EST
All nominations must be submitted online using the appropriate form below by no later than 11:59 pm. EST on Monday, March 9. Questions? Contact C. Hawkins at [email protected].
Compass Award
Compass Award recipients are selected by each of the eight undergraduate college Deans and submitted to Alumni Relations. Alumni Relations staff selects Wendy Breen Kline Award and Garnet Award recipient from the nominations received.
Wendy Breen Kline Award
Wendy Breen Kline Award nominations are welcomed from all faculty and staff. Self nominations are not accepted.
Nominee must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student expected to graduate in April 2026 or August 2026; or former undergraduate student who graduated in December 2025.
A letter of support is required as part of the nomination. The letter should address the student’s leadership experience on campus, whether through their roles in student groups, athletics, classroom projects, student government, or other programs as well as their dedication to the greater community through active participation in charitable volunteer opportunities.
Alumni Relations staff selects the recipient from the nominations received.
> SUBMIT WENDY BREEN KLINE AWARD NOMINATION
Garnet Award
Garnet Award nominations are welcomed from all faculty and staff. Self nominations are not accepted.
Nominee must be a currently enrolled undergraduate student who is a junior or third-year undergraduate student.
A letter of support is required as part of the nomination. The letter should address the student’s leadership experience on campus, whether through their roles in student groups, athletics, classroom projects, student government, or other programs as well as their commitment to Northeastern University through their involvement in one or more of the many activities and programs that help define our vibrant campus life.
Alumni Relations staff selects the recipient from the nominations received.
> SUBMIT GARNET AWARD NOMINATION
2025 Awardees
Gabrielle Rose Bailey
E’25
COMPASS
“When I think of students who best embody the values of Northeastern and in particular the ideas of these awards, I think of [Gabrielle Bailey]”
Clara Barsoum ◆
SSH’25
COMPASS
“Clara Barsoum is the definition of leadership, service and volunteerism, academic integrity, and commitment to Northeastern…”
Sebastian Augusto Caicedo
BHS’25
COMPASS
“In the current complex environment, the world needs more Sebastians who are committed to doing hard work…”
Ashley Paige DiLorenzo ◆
AMD’25
COMPASS
“Ashley is the kind of student who not only excels in every endeavor she undertakes but also leaves a lasting impact on those around her,”
Mya Jane Leonardo
S’25
COMPASS
“Her leadership, volunteer spirit, academic integrity, and deep commitment to Northeastern are undeniable…”
Chinonso Ginika Morsindi ◊
DMSB ’25
COMPASS
There is a level of confidence that upon graduating in May, she will leverage her knowledge, skills, and leadership to drive innovation and create equitable opportunities in academia, business, and society.
Chisako Julia Oga-Cunningham
CPS ’25
COMPASS
“Chisako is a textbook role model for her colleagues, making Boston Ballet proud of her continued accomplishments on and off stage.”
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Diana Venus Turrieta ◆
S ’25
COMPASS
“Diana is a highly energetic, curious, and empathetic student who has been serving as an ideal role model for our students.“
Migue Van Louis Padinit
Darcera ◆ +
S’25
KLINE
“He has a passion in helping others and has contributed effortlessly to the communities, both on and outside of Northeastern campus.”
Donte Jovan Lewis ◆
S’26
GARNET
“He is the kind of student who brings his full self to every space, merging academic brilliance with a deep sense of purpose and community…”
+ John Martinson Honors Program
◆ Huntington 100
◊ Laurel and Scroll 100
2025 Ceremony Recording
2025 Ceremony Photos
Past Awardees
2007
Lynn Fraser, UC’02, SPCS’07, MS’08
Jessie Goldbas, AS’07 (Alumni Relations)
Tera Mae Hagen-Collins, DMSB’08
Christopher Lambert, Khoury’07
Sergio Marrero, E’07
Matthieu Newton, BHS’07, DPT’08
Rogan O’Handley, CJ’07
Joelle Torregrossa, AS’07, MS’07
2008
Corey Ashby, E’08
Tanya Cashorali, Khoury’08
Elizabeth Cilia, SSH’08
Richard Desmond, UC’03, SPCS’08
Julia Doty, AS’08
Christopher Marshall, BHS’08, MSL’11 (Alumni Relations)
Amanda O’Brien, DMSB’08
Jessica Pepin, BHS’08
2009
Matthew Eaton, DMSB’09
Kathleen Gillis, AS’09
Matthew Horan, Khoury’09
Jason Horton, DMSB’09 (Alumni Relations)
Megan LoVullo Koster, BHS’09
Ethan Phillip LaRochelle, E’09
Arnold Phillips, CPS’09
Liza Sabine-Mathosian, AS’09
2010
Sarah Barone, AS’10 (Alumni Relations)
Jeffrey Cumplido, AS’10
Rachel Correia, CJ’10
Colleen Gerrity, BHS’10
Brian Lepley, DMSB’10
Lindsey Mathews, E’10
John Mendelewski, Khoury’10
Isaiah Silva, CPS’08,’10
2011
Kay Beach, SSH’11
Samantha Sokup Ippoliti, S’11, MS’12
Martha Lefferts, BHS’11
Kenneth McGrady, Khoury’11
Jennifer Mitchell, E’11
Brian Nelson, E’11 (Alumni Relations)
Maxine Roca, AMD’11
Kadeen Tyndale, CPS’10,’11, MS’17
Rani Pimentel Wise, DMSB’11
2012
Darren Costa, SSH’12 (Alumni Relations)
Matthew Howansky, KCIS’12
Meaghan Hitt, BHS’12, DPT’13
Samuel Landsberg, DMSB’12
Kimberly Masi, E’12
Christina McMahon, CPS’12
Evan O’Toole, AMD’12
Alison Robey, S’12
Abby Wagner, SSH’12
2013
Alaa Alhomaizi, S’13
Dalal Alhomaizi, S’13
Jenna Battle, CPS’13
Andrew Childs, E’13, MS’13
Sarah Leahy, AMD’13 (Alumni Relations)
Andrea Magri, BHS’13
Frank Marino, SSH’13
Michael May, Khoury’13
Gail Waterhouse, AMD’13, MA’17
Christopher Wolfel, DMSB’13
2014
Nathaniel Bessa, Khoury’14
Kristen Coletti, E’14
Caitlin Courtade, BHS’14, DPT’15
Melissa Dunbar, S’14 (Alumni Relations)
Siena Falino, AMD’14
Jennifer Griffith, S’14
Sadaf Shekarkhand, DMSB’14
Lionel Shiwala, CPS’14
William Pett, SH’14, MPA’15
2015
Melanie Arenson, S’15
Matias Campos, BHS’15, PharmD’16
Noah Carville, SSH’16
Courtney Cowell, S’15 (Alumni Relations)
Rose DeMaio, Khoury’15
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, AMD’15
Kyle Koleoglou, CPS’15
Mitzi Madrid-Diaz, DMSB’15
Ashley Tokarz, E’15, MBA’17
2016
Jaime E. Conway, S’16
Sarah E. DiCioccio, SSH’16 (Alumni Relations)
Caleb J. Donnelly, E’16
Elise LeCrone, SSH’16
Rene Mandeville, CPS’16
Nicholas R. Martin, BHS’16
Madelyn M. Stone, AMD’16
Jeffrey A. Wallace, Khoury’16
Katie N. Wong, DMSB’16
2017
Alison N. Campbell, SSH’17
Katherine T. Cokorinos, AMD’17
Ryan D. Daley, CPS’17
Korrinne J. Ivey, BHS’17 (Alumni Relations)
Kayla F. Joyal, BHS’17, PharmD’18
Kelli A. Lynch, E’17
Erika C. Nothnagel, DMSB’17, MS’17
Emma M. Parrish, S’17
Shivanjali Singh, Khoury’17
2018
Corinne C. Bowers, E’18
Timothy M. Foley, AMD’18
Elliot A. Horen, Khoury’18
Kathryn E. Larkin, S’18
Diana J. Ojeda, CPS’18
Suchira Sharma, DMSB’18 (Alumni Relations)
Taylor N. Straatmann, SSH’18
Tejas S. Vora, DMSB’18
Brandon D. Yip, BHS’18
2019
Alya Abourezk, AMD’19
Maura Eaton, BSH’19
Maria Franko, E’19, MS’19
Katherine Hayes, DMSB’19
Daniel Lim, DMSB’19 (Alumni Relations)
Vishal Makhijani, SSH’19
Jessica Merritt, Khoury’19
Jameson O’Reilly, S’19
Olga Tiatina, CPS’19
2020
Marley Arborico, Khoury’20
Alex Bender, E’20 (Alumni Relations)
Tara Boyle, DMSB’20
Carlos Garcia, CPS’20
Casey Greenleaf, SSH’20
Jamie McGloin, BHS’20
Katelyn Ripley, E’20
Hana Shaprio, S’20
Tia Thomson, AMD’20
2021
Felicia Zhang, Khoury’21
Kristen Pontin, DMSB’21 (Alumni Relations)
Miranda Nimmer, DMSB’21
Youssef El Yamani, CPS’21
Anneke Gustafson, SSH’21
Jordan Goodman, BHS’21
Louiza Wise, E’21
Jingwen Ren, S’21
Ben Silvers, AMD’21
2022
Taranehv Tabib-Azar, AMD’22
Anisa Amiji, BHS’22
Jack McKim, DMSB’22
Carrie Tam, E’22
Fiona McCrae, Khoury’22
Lauren Herfindahl, CPS’22
Nicole Occidental, S’22
Yachi Christie Lee, SSH, S’22
Sarrah (Manisha) Asokumar, DMSB’22
2023
Kristine Aleksandrovica, DMSB’23
Joseph Blanchet, E’23
Shandy Ndjigue, E’23 (Alumni Relations)
Jake Okrent, AMD’23
Kathryn Oliver, SSH’23
Nicole Page, S’23
Maria Rengifo, BHS’23
John Ruggieri-Lam, CPS’23
Meera Whitson, Khoury’23
2024
Laurel Regan Bellemore, BHS’24
Ashley Katherine Brown, S’24
Jenia Lavonne Browne, SSH’24
James Chang-Davidson, Khoury’24
Benjamin Thomas Lanava, E’24
Graham Moitoso, AMD’24
Michelle Athena Pang, DMSB’24
Joshua T. Van Alfen, S’24 (Alumni Relations)
Ryan Michael Westmoreland, CPS’24
Wendy Breen Kline Award
2007: Erika Sanchez, SSH’07
2008: Caitlin C. Bowring, AS’08, MA’08
2009: Julie Miller, AS’09
2010: Rachel Sherman, AS’10
2011: Lindsay Tremblay, SSH’11
2012: Carolina Prieto, AMD’12
2013: Elise Funke, S’13
2014: Heather Viola, SSH’14
2015: Kayla Hazel, BHS’16, DPT’17
2016: Nicholas P. Polanchik, S’16
2017: Miranda S. Beggin, DMSB’17
2018: Payton A. Schenck, SSH’18, MS’19
2019: Rebecca Green, SSH’18
2020: Zipporah Osei, Khoury’20
2021: Lily Harris, BHS’21
2022: Khailah Griffin, DMSB’22
2023: Ren Birnholz, AMD’23
2024: Carolina Aguilera Barraza, E’24
Garnet Award
2014: Nicole Bourque, BHS’15, MS’17
2015: Dan Calacci, Khoury’16
2016: Thurston E. Brevett, E’18
2017: Gabrielle M. St.Jarre, BHS’18
2018: John J. Lovett III, SSH’19
2019: Stephen Alt, Khoury’21
2020: Gabriel García, SSH’21
2021: Ari P. Zlota, S’23
2022: Timothy Van Bloem, AMD’23
2023: Donovan Holt, AMD’24
2024: Diana Venus Turrieta S’25