DEBORAH COFFY
Dorothy Walker Ruggles Scholarship
On June 7, 2022, I was awarded one of the FSE Scholarship Committee's scholarships. The Dorothy Walker Ruggles Scholarship is given in memory of the late and former Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections, Dorothy Walker Ruggles. I was awarded because of my community and academic involvement. I am grateful to have been awarded this scholarship as well as to be provided a plaque in honor of the award.
Legacy Award
I was awarded the Legacy Award during the Black Faculty & Staff Association's 28th Annual Joseph C. Andrews Mentoring Celebration on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. The Legacy Award is awarded to a UCF student who demonstrates transformational leadership both on and off campus. They rank this through four areas: leadership, excellence, community, and academics.
Dively-Dupuis Award
I was awarded the Dively Dupuis Scholarship during LGBTQ+ Celebration on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The Dively Dupuis Scholarship is awarded to a high-achieving undergraduate who demonstrates leadership and activism within the LGBTQ community.
Excellence Award
The Excellence Award is a nod to first-generation or multicultural students at UCF by Multicultural Academic Support Services.
Board Member Recognition
From September 2022 to November 2023, I was a board member for 26health. 26health is a healthcare organization that seeks to provide care for those who are in the LGBTQ+ community and allies. I am a patient and one of the board members who fill that quota to have a patient be part of the board. I've learned so much from the different perspectives and about healthcare. I look forward to being a part of a healthcare board once I officially become a clinical psychologist and can provide a more clinical perspective!