Mitstifer Receives AAFCS
Distinguished Service Award

(Alexandria, Va. - July 30, 2007) — Dorothy I. Mitstifer, CFCS, executive director, Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society, was honored with the American Association of Family & Consumer Sciences’ (AAFCS) most prestigious national award, the AAFCS Distinguished Service Award, at its recent 98th Annual Conference & Expo in Reno, Nevada.

Dorothy I. Mitstifer, CFCS was recognized for her numerous academic contributions and service to the family and consumer sciences profession. She has been a contributing member of AAFCS since completing her bachelor’s degree at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania in home economics education. Mitstifer continued active involvement during her master’s and doctoral programs at Pennsylvania State University. Her scholarship, leadership skills, management skills, and creativity have been prominent components in her work experience, which includes such credits as executive director and editor, Kappa Omicron Nu; Association of College Honor Societies; Delta Tau; Undergraduate Research Community for the Human Sciences; Michigan Association of Family & Consumer Sciences; and adjunct faculty with Mansfield University and Pennsylvania State University.

Mitstifer has shown her commitment to supporting research by developing online refereed pieces with original articles and links to internet resources for the Undergraduate Research Journal for the Human Sciences and Undergraduate Research Newsletter. Her latest scholarly work was development of the Reflective Human Action Leadership Development Model that focuses on four basic components for development within the framework of a leadership theory and issue framing.

A visionary who guides others to explore and think about the future of the FCS profession, Mitstifer strongly believes in the potential of each individual and uses her skills to empower others to reach for their best.

About AAFCS
Founded in 1909, AAFCS is the only national not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization providing leadership and support to FCS students and professionals in multiple practice settings. FCS professionals help individuals, families, and communities make informed decisions about their well-being, relationships, and resources to achieve optimal quality of life. AAFCS’ 8,000 members are elementary, secondary, and post-secondary educators, researchers, and administrators; Cooperative Extension educators; and other professionals in business and industry, not-for-profit organizations, and government. With national headquarters based in Alexandria, Va., AAFCS has 52 affiliates located across the United States and Puerto Rico.

Interviews/Quotes
For more information or quotes, please contact Gwynn Mason at 703-706-4600, ext. 4621, or gmason@aafcs.org.

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