Breda Bova, professor and senior advisor to the president of the University of New Mexico, will receive the Spirit of Achievement Award from the National Jewish Medical and Research Center on May 8. The award is presented to individuals who have built a legacy of contributing their time, talents and resources in all areas of life.
Photo: Professor Breda Bova
Bova is on faculty in the UNM College of Education Department of Educational Leadership and Organizational Learning. She has conducted research on generations in the workplace and on mentoring.
She is active in many community organizations and is currently on the boards of High Tech High and the Samaritan Counseling Center. Bova served as chair of the board of directors of the United Way of Central New Mexico and was president of the Junior League of New Mexico.
For more than 20 years, National Jewish Medical and Research Center, located in Denver, has bestowed the Spirit of Achievement Award upon accomplished New Mexicans. During the last three years, it provided more than $111,000 in charity and subsidized services to 410 residents of New Mexico.
Media Contact: Greg Johnston, (505) 277-1816; e-mail: gregj@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at May 4, 2006 04:25 PM