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: Rosa Linda Bliss - December 2025
January 2026 - Chloe Anthony
Santa Rosa Junior College is pleased to recognize Chloe Anthony, Grounds Maintenance Technician I in Facilities Operations, as Employee of the Month.
Raised in Petaluma, Chloe is a graduate of Casa Grande High School and holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Horticulture from Clackamas Community College in Oregon City, Oregon. She brings a strong background in public lands and campus groundskeeping to SRJC, having previously worked as a Park Assistant for Marin County Parks at Paradise Beach in Tiburon and as a groundskeeper at Clackamas Community College.
Chloe returned to Sonoma County in 2023 after several years in Portland, Oregon, motivated by a desire to be closer to her family and spend more time with her grandparents. She joined SRJC in October 2024 and has already made a significant impact.
As part of the Grounds team, Chloe helps ensure that SRJC’s outdoor spaces are not only beautiful but also safe and functional. Her supervisor, Hank Lankford, shared that she consistently exceeds expectations through high-quality work, particularly with her landscaping skills. Colleagues across campus have taken notice, with multiple staff and classified employees commenting on how hard she works and how great the landscaping looks, especially around Bailey Hall.
Chloe is known for her strong work ethic, positive attitude, and willingness to learn. She has contributed to numerous tree projects and played a key role in the re-landscaping of Heritage Plaza, where she hand-selected the flowers and plants that are now thriving. She is also expanding her skills by learning to operate department equipment such as the John Deere tractor and backhoe.
Chloe shows initiative and teamwork, regularly stepping in to support coworkers by maintaining areas while others are away, so nothing falls behind. She is respected for her communication skills, collaboration with the Grounds Coordinator, and thoughtful approach to maintaining her assigned areas.
Chloe believes her success comes from her attention to detail, genuine love of nature, and eagerness to learn from her colleagues. She shared that what she enjoys most about her job is working in a community space where people gather and contributing to a welcoming environment. She also enjoys talking with students and staff about plants and appreciates working alongside student employees, including international students, which she describes as a rewarding cultural exchange.
Outside of work, Chloe loves going to movies, exploring antique shops, and learning the art of silversmithing. She lives in Santa Rosa with her boyfriend, Aaron, and values being close to her family. When she learned she had been selected as Employee of the Month, Chloe said she was surprised and very grateful.
Chloe’s dedication, enthusiasm, and care for the campus environment make her a tremendous asset to the Grounds team and to Facilities Operations as a whole. Her friendly presence and can-do attitude help make SRJC a more welcoming place for everyone.
Congratulations, Chloe, and thank you for all that you do!