GHC's Melissa Lenz Receives Exemplary Staff Award

Posted on: Aug, 28, 2025

Grays Harbor College’s Melissa Lenz, IT Help Desk Technician, has been recognized with the Exemplary Staff Award from the Staff Training for Technical and Community Colleges (STTACC) board.

STTACC’s Exemplary Staff Award is open to all permanent, classified staff in Washington’s community and technical college system. Melissa was selected as the Region A. winner, representing all colleges across Southwest Washington.

Melissa has been a part of GHC for 16 years, having served as the Student Help Desk Manager and now as the Internal IT Help Desk Technician. Beyond her daily work, she also serves on GHC’s Staff Development and Training Committee, which provides professional development opportunities for classified staff at GHC.

“Melissa’s dedication to assisting students and staff with technology, her commitment to mentoring others, and her can do attitude make her a joy to work with and a strong leader on campus,” said GHC President Dr. Carli Schiffner. “We are all so proud of her for receiving this well-deserved honor!”

Each year, classified employees from colleges across Washington are nominated for the STTACC Exemplary Staff Award. Nominations are evaluated on demonstrated commitment, excellence in job performance, support for the mission and goals of their college, and contributions to the professional development of their colleagues.