Marcey Olajos, President's Alumni Award Winner

Marcey Olajos graduated from NAU in 1975 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology and had a long career in cardiology research. Now retired, Ms. Olajos is an active member of numerous conservation and education organizations. She has served on the board of the conservation- and advocacy-focused Wyss Foundation since 1998. Since 2004, she has served as the board chair of the Center for Biological Diversity, which works to protect endangered species. She regularly supports initiatives within the College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences. In 2011, she made a $1.5 million gift to create and endow the Charles Olajos and Ted Goslow Chair of Environmental Science and Policy for the Southwest. The gift honors Ms. Olajos’ father, Charles, and former NAU professor Ted Goslow, whom she remembers for his inspired teaching and commitment to students.