\n<\/a><\/p>\n
Witmer Award<\/span><\/h2>\nThe Witmer Award for Distinguished Service is presented to staff members whose careers have been characterized by outstanding and sustained contributions to the University.<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Witmer_Cushing_quote.jpg\")
(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJanet Cushing<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdministrator II
\n<\/em>Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
\n<\/em>Center for Musculoskeletal Research<\/em><\/p>\nWith 43 years of service and well-demonstrated dedication, creativity, and positivity, Janet Cushing is described by colleagues as the \u201cgo-to person\u201d in her department.<\/p>\n
Cushing started her career at the University in 1974 as a laboratory technician in medical\/radiation and biology and biophysics, before joining the Department of Orthopaedics in 1979. She played a key support role in the growth of the research enterprise that culminated in the formation of the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in 2001. Over the past 15 years, her responsibilities increased as the center continued to expand. In 2008, Cushing was promoted to Administrator II, managing the day-to-day operations of the center.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is not an exaggeration to state that Janet was a steady force and a key factor in the success that we collectively enjoyed,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and of orthopaedics and rehabilitation, who nominated Cushing for the award.<\/p>\n
She is responsible for the post-award management of a research portfolio in the Center for Musculoskeletal Research, which as of fiscal year 2016 exceeded $7 million annually.<\/p>\n
\u201cSimply put, Janet\u2019s contribution to the enterprise is woven into the fabric of what the Center for Musculoskeletal Research is today,\u201d writes Mike Zuscik, associate professor of orthopaedics, of pathology, and of biomedical engineering, in a letter supporting Cushing\u2019s nomination.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Witmer_Johnson_quote.jpg\")
(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJoyce Johnson<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate vice president for investments and associate treasurer
\nDepartment of Institutional Resources<\/em><\/p>\nWith the University for 42 years, Joyce Johnson does her job with a \u201cquiet confidence\u201d that has earned her the respect of colleagues within and outside the University.<\/p>\n
In his nomination letter, Douglas Phillips, senior vice president for Institutional Resources, says Johnson continually seeks ways to improve the University\u2019s investment return as well as the process by which decisions are made.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is not one who quietly follows along the easy path,\u201d Phillips says. \u201cShe questions almost everything and does so in a disarming manner, usually accompanied by a laugh.\u201d<\/p>\n
Colleagues cite her \u201cextraordinary\u201d institutional memory and team approach as an important asset to the department\u2014and the University.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoyce\u2019s well-informed, respectful, and amicable interaction with investment managers over the years has contributed significantly to the University\u2019s reputation as being among the best-managed endowments in the nation,\u201d writes Robert Rahbari, an investment officer in the Office of Institutional Resources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Witmer_Lee_quote.jpg\")
(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeg Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\nSenior HR business partner<\/em>
\nHuman Resources<\/em><\/p>\nPeg Lee has spent 30 years in Human Resources at the Medical Center, dedicating her career to promoting a work environment where people feel valued and where they can enjoy professional growth.<\/p>\n
Lee is described as trusted and fair, accountable, and as a supportive teacher and coach. She often faces difficult situations where honesty, caring, and integrity are critical. Colleagues say she demonstrates these attributes in her interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exemplified in the way she promotes \u2018doing the right thing,\u2019 even if it the more difficult thing to do,\u201d writes her nominator, Kathy Gallucci, associate vice president for human resources at the Medical Center and executive director for human resources for the University.<\/p>\n
Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer says Lee is highly respected by members the Nursing Department, for whom she has been the primary human resources contact for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer calm demeanor and respectful approach is evident in all her interactions, even as she is dealing with difficult or complex situations,\u201d Witzel writes.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Witmer_Porcelli_quote.jpg\")
(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDonna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Witmer_Swantz_quote.jpg\")
(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n<\/h3>\n
Janet Cushing<\/strong><\/h3>\nAdministrator II
\n<\/em>Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
\n<\/em>Center for Musculoskeletal Research<\/em><\/p>\nWith 43 years of service and well-demonstrated dedication, creativity, and positivity, Janet Cushing is described by colleagues as the \u201cgo-to person\u201d in her department.<\/p>\n
Cushing started her career at the University in 1974 as a laboratory technician in medical\/radiation and biology and biophysics, before joining the Department of Orthopaedics in 1979. She played a key support role in the growth of the research enterprise that culminated in the formation of the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in 2001. Over the past 15 years, her responsibilities increased as the center continued to expand. In 2008, Cushing was promoted to Administrator II, managing the day-to-day operations of the center.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is not an exaggeration to state that Janet was a steady force and a key factor in the success that we collectively enjoyed,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and of orthopaedics and rehabilitation, who nominated Cushing for the award.<\/p>\n
She is responsible for the post-award management of a research portfolio in the Center for Musculoskeletal Research, which as of fiscal year 2016 exceeded $7 million annually.<\/p>\n
\u201cSimply put, Janet\u2019s contribution to the enterprise is woven into the fabric of what the Center for Musculoskeletal Research is today,\u201d writes Mike Zuscik, associate professor of orthopaedics, of pathology, and of biomedical engineering, in a letter supporting Cushing\u2019s nomination.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJoyce Johnson<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate vice president for investments and associate treasurer
\nDepartment of Institutional Resources<\/em><\/p>\nWith the University for 42 years, Joyce Johnson does her job with a \u201cquiet confidence\u201d that has earned her the respect of colleagues within and outside the University.<\/p>\n
In his nomination letter, Douglas Phillips, senior vice president for Institutional Resources, says Johnson continually seeks ways to improve the University\u2019s investment return as well as the process by which decisions are made.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is not one who quietly follows along the easy path,\u201d Phillips says. \u201cShe questions almost everything and does so in a disarming manner, usually accompanied by a laugh.\u201d<\/p>\n
Colleagues cite her \u201cextraordinary\u201d institutional memory and team approach as an important asset to the department\u2014and the University.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoyce\u2019s well-informed, respectful, and amicable interaction with investment managers over the years has contributed significantly to the University\u2019s reputation as being among the best-managed endowments in the nation,\u201d writes Robert Rahbari, an investment officer in the Office of Institutional Resources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeg Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\nSenior HR business partner<\/em>
\nHuman Resources<\/em><\/p>\nPeg Lee has spent 30 years in Human Resources at the Medical Center, dedicating her career to promoting a work environment where people feel valued and where they can enjoy professional growth.<\/p>\n
Lee is described as trusted and fair, accountable, and as a supportive teacher and coach. She often faces difficult situations where honesty, caring, and integrity are critical. Colleagues say she demonstrates these attributes in her interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exemplified in the way she promotes \u2018doing the right thing,\u2019 even if it the more difficult thing to do,\u201d writes her nominator, Kathy Gallucci, associate vice president for human resources at the Medical Center and executive director for human resources for the University.<\/p>\n
Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer says Lee is highly respected by members the Nursing Department, for whom she has been the primary human resources contact for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer calm demeanor and respectful approach is evident in all her interactions, even as she is dealing with difficult or complex situations,\u201d Witzel writes.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDonna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n<\/h3>\n
\n<\/em>Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation
\n<\/em>Center for Musculoskeletal Research<\/em><\/p>\n
With 43 years of service and well-demonstrated dedication, creativity, and positivity, Janet Cushing is described by colleagues as the \u201cgo-to person\u201d in her department.<\/p>\n
Cushing started her career at the University in 1974 as a laboratory technician in medical\/radiation and biology and biophysics, before joining the Department of Orthopaedics in 1979. She played a key support role in the growth of the research enterprise that culminated in the formation of the Center for Musculoskeletal Research in 2001. Over the past 15 years, her responsibilities increased as the center continued to expand. In 2008, Cushing was promoted to Administrator II, managing the day-to-day operations of the center.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is not an exaggeration to state that Janet was a steady force and a key factor in the success that we collectively enjoyed,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and of orthopaedics and rehabilitation, who nominated Cushing for the award.<\/p>\n
She is responsible for the post-award management of a research portfolio in the Center for Musculoskeletal Research, which as of fiscal year 2016 exceeded $7 million annually.<\/p>\n
\u201cSimply put, Janet\u2019s contribution to the enterprise is woven into the fabric of what the Center for Musculoskeletal Research is today,\u201d writes Mike Zuscik, associate professor of orthopaedics, of pathology, and of biomedical engineering, in a letter supporting Cushing\u2019s nomination.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nJoyce Johnson<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate vice president for investments and associate treasurer
\nDepartment of Institutional Resources<\/em><\/p>\nWith the University for 42 years, Joyce Johnson does her job with a \u201cquiet confidence\u201d that has earned her the respect of colleagues within and outside the University.<\/p>\n
In his nomination letter, Douglas Phillips, senior vice president for Institutional Resources, says Johnson continually seeks ways to improve the University\u2019s investment return as well as the process by which decisions are made.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is not one who quietly follows along the easy path,\u201d Phillips says. \u201cShe questions almost everything and does so in a disarming manner, usually accompanied by a laugh.\u201d<\/p>\n
Colleagues cite her \u201cextraordinary\u201d institutional memory and team approach as an important asset to the department\u2014and the University.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoyce\u2019s well-informed, respectful, and amicable interaction with investment managers over the years has contributed significantly to the University\u2019s reputation as being among the best-managed endowments in the nation,\u201d writes Robert Rahbari, an investment officer in the Office of Institutional Resources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeg Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\nSenior HR business partner<\/em>
\nHuman Resources<\/em><\/p>\nPeg Lee has spent 30 years in Human Resources at the Medical Center, dedicating her career to promoting a work environment where people feel valued and where they can enjoy professional growth.<\/p>\n
Lee is described as trusted and fair, accountable, and as a supportive teacher and coach. She often faces difficult situations where honesty, caring, and integrity are critical. Colleagues say she demonstrates these attributes in her interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exemplified in the way she promotes \u2018doing the right thing,\u2019 even if it the more difficult thing to do,\u201d writes her nominator, Kathy Gallucci, associate vice president for human resources at the Medical Center and executive director for human resources for the University.<\/p>\n
Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer says Lee is highly respected by members the Nursing Department, for whom she has been the primary human resources contact for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer calm demeanor and respectful approach is evident in all her interactions, even as she is dealing with difficult or complex situations,\u201d Witzel writes.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDonna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n<\/h3>\n
Joyce Johnson<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate vice president for investments and associate treasurer
\nDepartment of Institutional Resources<\/em><\/p>\nWith the University for 42 years, Joyce Johnson does her job with a \u201cquiet confidence\u201d that has earned her the respect of colleagues within and outside the University.<\/p>\n
In his nomination letter, Douglas Phillips, senior vice president for Institutional Resources, says Johnson continually seeks ways to improve the University\u2019s investment return as well as the process by which decisions are made.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is not one who quietly follows along the easy path,\u201d Phillips says. \u201cShe questions almost everything and does so in a disarming manner, usually accompanied by a laugh.\u201d<\/p>\n
Colleagues cite her \u201cextraordinary\u201d institutional memory and team approach as an important asset to the department\u2014and the University.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoyce\u2019s well-informed, respectful, and amicable interaction with investment managers over the years has contributed significantly to the University\u2019s reputation as being among the best-managed endowments in the nation,\u201d writes Robert Rahbari, an investment officer in the Office of Institutional Resources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeg Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\nSenior HR business partner<\/em>
\nHuman Resources<\/em><\/p>\nPeg Lee has spent 30 years in Human Resources at the Medical Center, dedicating her career to promoting a work environment where people feel valued and where they can enjoy professional growth.<\/p>\n
Lee is described as trusted and fair, accountable, and as a supportive teacher and coach. She often faces difficult situations where honesty, caring, and integrity are critical. Colleagues say she demonstrates these attributes in her interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exemplified in the way she promotes \u2018doing the right thing,\u2019 even if it the more difficult thing to do,\u201d writes her nominator, Kathy Gallucci, associate vice president for human resources at the Medical Center and executive director for human resources for the University.<\/p>\n
Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer says Lee is highly respected by members the Nursing Department, for whom she has been the primary human resources contact for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer calm demeanor and respectful approach is evident in all her interactions, even as she is dealing with difficult or complex situations,\u201d Witzel writes.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDonna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
\n<\/h3>\n
\nDepartment of Institutional Resources<\/em><\/p>\n
With the University for 42 years, Joyce Johnson does her job with a \u201cquiet confidence\u201d that has earned her the respect of colleagues within and outside the University.<\/p>\n
In his nomination letter, Douglas Phillips, senior vice president for Institutional Resources, says Johnson continually seeks ways to improve the University\u2019s investment return as well as the process by which decisions are made.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is not one who quietly follows along the easy path,\u201d Phillips says. \u201cShe questions almost everything and does so in a disarming manner, usually accompanied by a laugh.\u201d<\/p>\n
Colleagues cite her \u201cextraordinary\u201d institutional memory and team approach as an important asset to the department\u2014and the University.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoyce\u2019s well-informed, respectful, and amicable interaction with investment managers over the years has contributed significantly to the University\u2019s reputation as being among the best-managed endowments in the nation,\u201d writes Robert Rahbari, an investment officer in the Office of Institutional Resources.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPeg Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\nSenior HR business partner<\/em>
\nHuman Resources<\/em><\/p>\nPeg Lee has spent 30 years in Human Resources at the Medical Center, dedicating her career to promoting a work environment where people feel valued and where they can enjoy professional growth.<\/p>\n
Lee is described as trusted and fair, accountable, and as a supportive teacher and coach. She often faces difficult situations where honesty, caring, and integrity are critical. Colleagues say she demonstrates these attributes in her interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exemplified in the way she promotes \u2018doing the right thing,\u2019 even if it the more difficult thing to do,\u201d writes her nominator, Kathy Gallucci, associate vice president for human resources at the Medical Center and executive director for human resources for the University.<\/p>\n
Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer says Lee is highly respected by members the Nursing Department, for whom she has been the primary human resources contact for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer calm demeanor and respectful approach is evident in all her interactions, even as she is dealing with difficult or complex situations,\u201d Witzel writes.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDonna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
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Peg Lee<\/strong><\/h3>\nSenior HR business partner<\/em>
\nHuman Resources<\/em><\/p>\nPeg Lee has spent 30 years in Human Resources at the Medical Center, dedicating her career to promoting a work environment where people feel valued and where they can enjoy professional growth.<\/p>\n
Lee is described as trusted and fair, accountable, and as a supportive teacher and coach. She often faces difficult situations where honesty, caring, and integrity are critical. Colleagues say she demonstrates these attributes in her interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exemplified in the way she promotes \u2018doing the right thing,\u2019 even if it the more difficult thing to do,\u201d writes her nominator, Kathy Gallucci, associate vice president for human resources at the Medical Center and executive director for human resources for the University.<\/p>\n
Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer says Lee is highly respected by members the Nursing Department, for whom she has been the primary human resources contact for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer calm demeanor and respectful approach is evident in all her interactions, even as she is dealing with difficult or complex situations,\u201d Witzel writes.<\/p>\n
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<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDonna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/h3>\n
\nHuman Resources<\/em><\/p>\n
Peg Lee has spent 30 years in Human Resources at the Medical Center, dedicating her career to promoting a work environment where people feel valued and where they can enjoy professional growth.<\/p>\n
Lee is described as trusted and fair, accountable, and as a supportive teacher and coach. She often faces difficult situations where honesty, caring, and integrity are critical. Colleagues say she demonstrates these attributes in her interactions and decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is exemplified in the way she promotes \u2018doing the right thing,\u2019 even if it the more difficult thing to do,\u201d writes her nominator, Kathy Gallucci, associate vice president for human resources at the Medical Center and executive director for human resources for the University.<\/p>\n
Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer says Lee is highly respected by members the Nursing Department, for whom she has been the primary human resources contact for the past 15 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cHer calm demeanor and respectful approach is evident in all her interactions, even as she is dealing with difficult or complex situations,\u201d Witzel writes.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDonna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/h3>\n
Donna Porcelli<\/strong><\/h3>\nGraduate program administrator<\/em>
\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\nAfter joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
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\nDepartment of Biomedical Engineering<\/em><\/p>\n
After joining the University in 1976 as a secretary in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Donna Porcelli built a reputation for being a loyal, honest, and \u201cextremely knowledgeable\u201d resource for students and faculty in the department. When she moved to the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2001, that reputation continued to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna has been an exceptional role model and she has been highly respected and admired by each of our staff members over the years,\u201d writes Diane Dalecki, Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, in her nomination letter.<\/p>\n
In her current position, Porcelli plays a key role in graduate admissions and recruiting activities for the department. Colleagues say she has touched the lives of countless graduate students in biomedical engineering over the years, and has helped them be successful.<\/p>\n
\u201cDonna\u2019s dedication to the University\u2019s mission and values can be summed up by her diligent and tireless work ethic, which has made her a rock for our department,\u201d writes Hani Awad, professor of biomedical engineering and chair of the department\u2019s graduate committee. \u201cDonna is willing to do whatever it takes to support our graduate program.\u201d<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/h3>\n(University photo \/ J. Adam Fenster)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nAnne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/h3>\n
Anne Swantz<\/strong><\/h3>\nAssociate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice
\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\nAnne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
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\nDepartment of Nursing<\/em><\/p>\n
Anne Swantz is a strong leader and role model who personifies the institution\u2019s values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, her colleagues say.<\/p>\n
Swantz joined the University in 1978 as a pediatric nurse before quickly advancing to nurse leadership positions. Today, Swantz leads more than 500 nurse practitioners and physician assistants as associate director of the Sovie Center for Advance Practice. Under Swantz\u2019s leadership, the program has grown into one of the largest advance practice networks in the county.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is a true collaborator. She builds relationships and gains the trust and confidence of those around her, making her a well-respected member of the leadership team,\u201d her nominators write.<\/p>\n
Colleagues supporting her nomination cite Swantz\u2019s creativity as she helped design and develop Advance Practice Provider (APP) residency programs for emergency medicine and critical care to help them better acclimate to high-stress clinical environments. She also partnered with the Physician Wellness Committee to make the group\u2019s physician wellness educational sessions available to APPs.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnne is recognized by her peers and colleagues for her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and her ability to successfully execute complex initiatives,\u201d writes Patricia Witzel, associate vice president and chief nursing officer.<\/p>\n
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