Northern Arizona University - A Community of DISTINCTION

These members of our community make life better through visionary approaches to tackling problems in areas as diverse as medicine, sustainability, and journalism.

Whether championing a specific point of view or defending a certain group of people, these individuals teach others how to stand up for their beliefs.

These individuals lead and shape future generations of difference-makers in the classroom, on the field, and beyond the university.

These individuals are honored for their sustained excellence in a variety of roles, including teachers, athletes, service members, and researchers.

Encompassing researchers, artists, and more, these individuals break new ground and produce outcomes that make the world a better place.

A Leader for Students of All Ages

Deb Harris

Associate Dean of Students, Office of Student Life

For nearly 20 years, Deb Harris has been moving mountains at Northern Arizona University and in the City of Flagstaff. Currently associate dean of students in the Office of Student Life at Northern Arizona University, she serves on the steering committee of the university's Ethnic Studies department, has put in nearly a decade on the board of the Flagstaff Unified School District-including a stint as president-and actively preserves Flagstaff's diverse history as president of the Southside Community Association.