How can I script an email recipient based on the value of a variable

[Cupcake]

I have a catalog item that has a variable (select box) that contains a list of names. In addition, I have an email notification baked inside of the workflow. What I am trying to do is send the email notification to person that is selected in that select box. Is this something that can be accomplished?

[Cupcake]

Thank you David. I will also consider this.

[Cupcake]

This worked when I made the field a reference field. I just needed to make one change to the script.

answer = [];

answer.push(current.variables.variable_name.sys_id);

Thank you,

Karen