Veronica Lehman Receives “Making a Difference” Award

Publish Date: April 1, 2021

The California Community Colleges Student Financial Aid Administrators Association (CCCSFAAA) selected Crafton’s Financial Aid Outreach Coordinator Veronica Lehman as the recipient of the “Making a Difference” award during its state-wide annual conference held virtually March 2 - 4.

This award was established in 2005 in honor of Maureen Martinez, former Financial Aid Director at San Bernardino Valley College. Martinez tragically lost her life in a flash flood after leaving work at SBVC in January 2005. According to Crafton’s Financial Aid Director John Muskavitch, “Maureen was an asset not only to Valley and Crafton but to CCCSFAAA and all the students she served.” This award was established in honor of Martinez to recognize an individual who has gone above and beyond in service by making a difference in the lives of others.

Lehman, who serves as the foster youth liaison for Region IX with the Chancellors’ Office, coordinates grocery pickups for students suffering with food insecurity, and volunteers to help the College’s homeless population and LGBTQ+ community,
certainly does make a difference.

Muskavitch, who nominated Lehman, stated,“Veronica is a delight to have in the office.With her as my coordinator for the past three years, I have never received any complaints from students. She has taken on extra duties and works extensively with our EOPS department, Cal Works, and Guardian Scholars.”

Muskavitch continued, “having Veronica in my office is the best thing that has ever happened to me in my career. She has been the same since day one. She has been very instrumental to CCCSFAAA over the years and contributes greatly to CCCSFAAA and CHC.”

Lehman gave all the credit back to her colleagues upon receiving the award,stating, “It takes a village to make a difference, and I’m proud to say I have great support from everyone at Crafton, especially my financial aid family.”