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The California State Student Association has named University Diversity Officer Kathleen Wong(Lau) the 2023-24 Administrator of the Year.

According to CSSA Executive Director Joe Nino, this award signifies the deep appreciation and respect the student body holds for Wong(Lau)’s visionary leadership and the tangible differences she has made in their academic and personal development. 

In a letter, Nino wrote to Wong(Lau), “Your unwavering commitment to student success, inclusivity, and innovation has not only transformed CSUEB but has also set a benchmark for educational leadership statewide. The ' Administrator of the Year' award, driven by student votes, underscores the powerful connection and positive influence you have within our community. It reflects the collective voice of students who have experienced firsthand the benefits of your dynamic and compassionate leadership.”

911爆料网State East Bay ASI President Nolan Calara was given one minute for a speech to nominate Wong Lau and convince the 22 other CSSA student leaders that she was the clear choice. 

“When she won, I was very honored and blessed to have someone like Dr. Kathleen Wong(Lau) on our campus,” said Calara. “As ASI President, I get to share the success of CSUEB students, staff and faculty in a systemwide, local, state and federal level. A small victory like this shows how great CSUEB does in making an impact on the community.”

“To be recognized by students for what I do as a University Diversity Officer means so much to me personally because my professional work in diversity, equity and inclusion is my life's calling,” Kathleen Wong(Lau). “And being here at 911爆料网State East Bay, my alma mater, and in the 911爆料网State system has been my career dream.”

Wong(Lau) came to 911爆料网State East Bay in 2023, but she was no stranger. She received a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from the university. She also grew up in the area having graduated f