2020 Dean's Staff Awards

  

Nominees for the UofL School of Medicine Dean's Lifetime Achievement Award

 

Recipient - Sharon Gordon, Student Success Coordinator

Office of Medical Student Affairs

"Ms. Gordon has a very caring demeanor and is exceptionally committed to the wellbeing of our students. We receive consistent feedback from students regarding the positive impact that she has on them, and through her work, their UofL experiences are improved."

 

 

Ashlee Melendez, Executive Administrator/Director

Department of Emergency Medicine

"Ashlee’s most valuable and appreciated qualities is her friendly and positive attitude."

 

 

 

Melissa Morgenson, Executive Secretary

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

"Melissa has outstanding relationships with everyone who interacts with her."

   

 

 

Pamela Schmidt, Coordinator and Assistant to the Chairman

Department of Surgery

"Somehow, Pamela does all of her work with such sincerity and sweetness that everyone – and I mean everyone – loves to work with her."

 

  

 

Nominees for the UofL School of Medicine Employee of the Year Award

 

Recipient - Gregg Shirk, Research Coordinator and Technical Director

Diabetes and Obesity Center (DOC) Animal Core

"Gregg cares deeply about his professional responsibilities, especially with regard to use and care of animals."

 

 


Heather Moore, Program Manager for Accreditation

Undergraduate Medical Education

"Heather shows respect for others and is always professional even during challenging situations."

 

 

Pamela Schmidt, Coordinator and Assistant to the Chairman

Department of Surgery

"Somehow, Pamela does all of her work with such sincerity and sweetness that everyone – and I mean everyone – loves to work with her."

 

 

  

 

 

Nominees for the UofL School of Medicine Team of the Year Award

 

Recipient - The Academic Technology Office (ATO)

Name of Nominees: Kent Gardner, David Aylor, Ignacio Bravo Rojas, Tim Bickel, Robert Peck, and Jimmy West

"We do not believe that we could have ever navigated the COVID Crisis without the ATO."

 

 

 

The Diabetes and Obesity Center (DOC) Animal Core

Name of Nominees: Gregg Shirk, Whitney Theis, Alexis Hand, Fenge Li, and Donald Mosley

"The DOC team goes above and beyond what is required because they are dedicated!"

 

 

The Graduate Medical Education Office Support Staff

Name of Nominees: Jackie Lovely, Cheri Bingham, Laura Frost, Kathy Sandman, Jennifer Hall, Lindsey Jaggers, Stefani Hodgkins, and Jani Ireland

"Each member of the GME team is committed to the University and to our GME community. Individual performance levels are all outstanding.  They support each other professionally and personally."

 

 

 

 

Nominee for the UofL Multicultural Engagement Award


Recipient - Sharon Gordon, Student Success Coordinator

Office of Medical Student Affairs

"Ms. Gordon is a generous, kind, and caring woman. She has made it a point to reach out to me before and after exams just to check on my progress and my mental health. She greatly influenced my decision to come to UofL."



Nominees for the UofL School of Medicine Heart of the School Award

 

Recipient - Pamela Schmidt, Coordinator and Assistant to the Chairman

Department of Surgery

"Somehow, Pamela does all of her work with such sincerity and sweetness that everyone – and I mean everyone – loves to work with her."

 

 

 

Kimberly Downey, Program Assistant Senior

Department of Pediatrics

"Kim is genuine and caring. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel respected, included, and heard."

 


Dominique Hurt, Coordinator for Neurology and Child Neurology Residency Programs, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Coordinator

Department of Neurology

"Dominque loves what she does and every day makes her department a better place to work."

 

 

 

Nominees for the UofL School of Medicine Administrative Office Staff Award for Performance Excellence

 

Recipient - Kimberly Downey, Program Assistant Senior

Department of Pediatrics

"Kim is genuine and caring. She goes out of her way to make everyone feel respected, included, and heard."

 

 

Tracey Bender, Administrative Associate

Department of Pathology

"Tracey is motivated and positively engaged, serving as a true inspiration."

 

Latosha Cowherd, Residency Program Coordinator

Department of Pathology

"Latosha has shown unbelievable resilience and determination, particularly during this unique time."


 


Nominees for the UofL School of Medicine Basic Science Department Staff Award for Performance Excellence


Recipient - Sonya Cary, Finance/Operations Department Manager

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

"Sonya is constantly looking for ways to make processes more efficient, user friendly, and accessible."

 



Gina Bardi, Research Technician II

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

"Gina has been a real blessing to our laboratory and UofL."

  

 

Nominees for the UofL School of Medicine Clinical Department Staff Award for Performance Excellence

 

Recipient - Alyssa Thomas, Research Coordinator

Department of Emergency Medicine

"Alyssa possesses skills that make her truly valuable to our department and university."


Yana Feygin, Senior Biostatistician

Department of Pediatrics

"Yana is all the things that one would want in an exemplary employee."

 

Krystal Kaufman, Administrative Assistant, Fellowship Program Coordinator

Department of Pediatrics

"To say Krystal goes above and beyond is an understatement."

 

 

 

Nominee for the ULP Clinical Department Staff Award for Performance Excellence

 

Recipient - Anna Booker, Medical Assistant Coordinator

UofL Physicians – Department of Surgery

"Anna exudes a warmth and empathy for our patients and staff that can’t be taught. She is devoted to our patients on a daily basis."