Lisa Vallejo named 2008-09 Employee of the Year

Posted by Jayme Blaschke
University News Service
September 2, 2009

Lisa G. Vallejo, human resources analyst in the Finance and Support Services Division at Texas State University-San Marcos has been named the Texas State Staff Employee of the Year for 2008-2009.

Vallejo was chosen from the 12 employees of the month, who represent more than 1,500 staff employees at Texas State. Vallejo’s honor was announced Thursday, August 13, by Texas State President Denise M. Trauth.

Vallejo joined the university in September 1992, working first in Career Services and transferring to Human Resources in Dec. 2007 as part of the new HR master data center. She is the primary contact for processing all student employment personnel change requests to assure that students are paid and paid on time. Vallejo is described as “a champion for the little guy - the student workers who depend on their monthly paycheck” as exemplified in her positive attitude and strong work ethics.