February Faculty of Distinction Goes to Kelley

Congratulations to Executive Director of Professional and Custom Training, Autumn Braase, who has been named one of Idaho Business Review's 2026 Women of the Year honorees.

Through a U.S. State Department exchange program, Kazakhstan mining leaders explored workforce development and mining education at CWI.

Congratulations to Bachelor of Applied Science - Business Administration Program Coordinator and Associate Professor, Ryan Hanson, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for May 2026.

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Humanities and Honors Program Coordinator, Michal Yadlin, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for April 2026.

Congratulations to Communication Adjunct Faculty, Thérése Woozley, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for March 2026.

Congratulations to CWI Counselor, Yanet Nuñez, who has been named the 2026 Supervisor of the Year by the Idaho Counseling Association.

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Accounting, Joe Welker, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for February 2026.

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Health Professions, Colleen Conklin, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for January 2026.

CWI welcomes back Trevi Hardy, who rejoins the College as Assistant Vice President of Employer Partnerships and Workforce Development.

Professional Development Day at CWI spotlighted innovative teaching, honored outstanding faculty, and celebrated projects that put students at the center of learning.

Adult Education Teacher Holly Bazarski was selected as Idaho’s 2026 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellow, strengthening advocacy for adult learners statewide.

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Business, Lindsey Wallgren, who has been named Faculty of Distinction for December 2025.