Our December 2022 NUSAC Member Spotlight is Inez De La Fuente, Associate Director of Enrollment Operations at the School of Professional Studies
Name: Inez De La Fuente
Title: Associate Director of Enrollment Operations
Unit and School/College: School of Professional Studies
Years at Northwestern University: 8
Years on NUSAC Council: 5
Why did you join NUSAC? I wanted to work alongside my peers to drive the mission of NUSAC and be involved in enhancing the staff experience at Northwestern.
What is the most important thing your NU staff colleagues should know about NUSAC? We want to hear from you! All the current council members are invested in bringing staff concerns, feedback, etc. to senior leaders so please reach out to us.
What issue are you most passionate about related to improving the NU experience for staff? I am passionate about staff recognition, work/life balance, staff leave policies, and opportunities for career growth and promotion.
What do you most enjoy about your work at Northwestern? Engaging with my fellow staff members across the university, but especially my team at SPS. I have an amazing, talented group of people that make the workday fly by.
What is a little-known fun fact about you? I love euchre and am very competitive when I play. Just ask my Dad!