Recipients have been selected for Chancellor Gary S. May鈥檚 new staff award recognizing their exceptional initiative to create significant positive impact on the 新澳门六合彩内幕信息 Davis community over the past 18 months.
In all, 12 outstanding staff will receive the inaugural , split evenly across the Davis campus (plus Bodega Marine Laboratory) and 新澳门六合彩内幕信息 Davis Health.
MEET THE WINNERS
Whether it's preparing dive teams for underwater research missions around the globe or launching a pediatric bone marrow transplant program, their dedication shines through. By creating meaningful connections between faculty and graduate students and opening doors for curious young learners to explore science, these staff are not only advancing research efforts 鈥 they鈥檙e touching the lives of patients, students and community members in profound ways.
"The selected recipients have truly distinguished themselves by surpassing expectations in advancing the university鈥檚 mission through their work supporting our students, employees, patients and community,鈥 May said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 my pleasure to recognize each of them with this highest staff honor at 新澳门六合彩内幕信息 Davis.鈥
The recipients are:
Exceptional University Management
- Nichole Mahaffey, clinical trials data team supervisor and assistant director of PRMS, Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Clinical Research
- Santana Diaz, executive chef, Food and Nutrition Services
- Morgan Luthi, director of curriculum and educational technology, Office of Medical Education
- Wendy Lilliedoll, director of investigations, Office of Compliance and Policy
- Shannon Tanguay, budget director, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Dean鈥檚 Office
- Jason Herum, diving safety officer, Bodega Marine Laboratory
Exceptional University Impact
- Kelly Yurosky, pediatric bone marrow transplant coordinator, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology
- Abigail Borbe, senior clinical research coordinator, Pediatrics
- Leah Galasso, technical project manager, Clinical Informatics
- Bill Tuck, fiscal officer, Physics and Astronomy
- Elizabeth Sturdy, director of mentoring and Academic Success Initiatives, Graduate Studies
- Tabatha Yang, Bohart Museum education and outreach coordinator, Department of Entomology and Nematology
鈥楽etting the bar鈥
A total of 179 nominations were submitted in this inaugural year of the award, with some individuals receiving multiple nominations.
鈥淓ach nomination thoughtfully conveyed incredible stories about staff contributions that are making 新澳门六合彩内幕信息 Davis and 新澳门六合彩内幕信息 Davis Health an even better place to work, learn and receive care,鈥 said Sandy Batchelor, HR WorkLife manager and awards committee chair. 鈥淲hile every nominee is deserving of recognition for how they鈥檙e advancing the university鈥檚 mission, those we selected are setting the bar for impactful service across 新澳门六合彩内幕信息 Davis and 新澳门六合彩内幕信息 Davis Health.鈥
From Staff Assembly Citations of Excellence to Soaring to New Heights Diversity Awards, a number of honors seek to elevate and celebrate the significant impact that staff have on students, patients, their colleagues, the community and the university鈥檚 mission.
Stay tuned for the call for nominations for the second annual Chancellor鈥檚 Outstanding Staff Awards.
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