Leo Lopez Named Employee of the Month of March 2017

Dr. Fierro, Leo and Zurich LewisThe Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee Selection Committee named Leo Lopez as the recipient of the Outstanding Classified/Confidential Employee of the Month Award for February 2017.

Leo began his career at Cerritos College as a short temporary hourly from 2007 to 2011. In 2014 he was hired as a full-time classified Financial Aid Technician.

Leo has assisted many students and families in understanding the various financial resources available to cover the cost of attending college.  Leo displays patience and kindness when discussing these sensitive matters that will impact a student’s decision to attend or continue on here at Cerritos.  His work is accurate and performed with careful detail.  

Leo also brings his strong work ethic with him every day, two good examples of this is when he took the lead in administering the Chafee program and when working with the LINC program.

"Leo, your dedication, commitment, and willingness to go above and beyond to meet the needs of the students and staff are exceptional," said Dr. Jose Fierro, as he presented the award to Leo. "We commend you for your outstanding service." 

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