Each month Santa Rosa Junior College recognizes excellence on campus with an Employee of the Month Award.
Visit the Employee of the Month Nominations page to find out how to nominate someone you feel deserves this distinction.  
Here is a list of past EOM recipients.

Previous recipient: Lisa Hotchkiss - September 2025

October 2025 - Freweiny (Fifi) Fitwy

Santa Rosa Junior College is proud to recognize Freweiny (Fifi) Fitwy as Employee of the Month. Fifi has been a dedicated member of the SRJC community since 2018, first serving as an STNC and then becoming a permanent employee in April 2021. As a Custodial Technician on the Petaluma campus, she is known for her dedication, professionalism, and warm personality.

Born and raised in Asmara, Eritrea, Fifi moved to Sonoma County in 2012 after getting married. She and her husband have built their life here, while her daughter and three grandchildren live in New Jersey.

Fifi is widely admired by her colleagues, who describe her as friendly, kind, hardworking, and always willing to go above and beyond. She plays a vital role in maintaining a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and faculty. Her attention to detail and cheerful attitude makes her an integral part of the Petaluma campus community.

Her work is not only about cleanliness, it’s about creating welcoming spaces. Students and faculty appreciate her patience when classes run late, her approachable nature, and her upbeat demeanor. Many have expressed how much they enjoy stopping for a quick conversation with her during the day. Fifi’s pride in her work shines through: “When I work hard, deep cleaning and look back at the result, it makes me happy,” she shared.

Her supervisor, Jordan Lankford, said, “Fifi is consistently described as a friendly, kind, and hardworking individual who is a cherished part of the Petaluma campus community. Her positive attitude, attention to detail, and cheerful demeanor make her a pleasure to work with and a vital part of our SRJC family.”

Outside of work, Fifi enjoys going to the gym and cooking. She was both surprised and delighted to learn she had been selected as Employee of the Month.

This nomination, submitted collectively by faculty and staff across the Petaluma campus, reflects the deep and widespread appreciation for Fifi’s contributions. Her commitment, kindness, and hard work have made a lasting impact on the SRJC community.

Congratulations, Fifi, and thank you for all that you do!