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You’re the Best!

Mary Beth Hooks

Nominated by Akemi Huynh | Mary Beth routinely goes the extra mile for her patients and colleagues. She devotes her undivided attention and energy when working with our families to best understand their needs. She… Read More »Mary Beth Hooks

You’re the Best!

Vickie Massingale

Nominated by Schwanda Baptiste | Since the first day I transferred to Duke Regional Vickie has been like my own personal trainer. “Whenever I ask her for help,” she immediately stops what she is doing… Read More »Vickie Massingale

Superstar!

DeAnne Harrison

Nominated by Tracey Torain | As my supervisor, Deanne is so much more than someone that I support and work alongside. She truly cares about those that she works with, often remembering tiny details of… Read More »DeAnne Harrison

You Make It Look Easy!

Julia Vail

Nominated by Elisabeth Schweins | Julia has been leading the Communications Team in support of the ECHO Program. She and her team have built an immense amount of trust among the ECHO Project Management Team… Read More »Julia Vail

That’s Really Nice Work!

Beth Harris

Nominated by Elisabeth Schweins | Over her time on the ECHO Program Coordinating Center at the DCRI, Beth has gradually become the trusted project leader on the Publications Program and go-to person for our internal… Read More »Beth Harris

Superstar!

Katie Burnet

Nominated by Kristen Linney | Katie has been a wonderful addition to our GTN team. I can count on Katie to provide work that goes above and beyond what I have asked in any situation.… Read More »Katie Burnet

You Make It Look Easy!

Amber Sharlow

Nominated by Kristen Linney | Amber joined our group a few months ago and from the moment she joined she has been eager to jump in and add value to her projects. She has tremendous… Read More »Amber Sharlow

Keep Up the Great Work

Shani Alston

Nominated by Kristen Linney | Shani has managed a very complicated and fast moving project with multiple partners. She has managed all these pieces with patience and a keen eye towards the project and our… Read More »Shani Alston

Kevin Smith

Kevin Smith

Nominated by Katheryne Doughty | While we on his staff have been primarily WFH, Kevin has been onsite for much of the past 16 months. He has met with users to pick up equipment, he… Read More »Kevin Smith

Superstar!

Crystal Ballard

Nominated by Andrew Liu | She goes above and beyond each day. She not only helps coordinate scheduling of patients, but is able to predict potential issues. Additionally, she appropriately brings issues to my attention… Read More »Crystal Ballard

Marianne Drexler

Marianne Drexler

Nominated by Amy Ward | Marianne came to the SOM Office of Curricular Affairs from The Nicholas School 6 years ago and jumped right into her role coordinating the three Clinical Skills Foundation courses in… Read More »Marianne Drexler

You’re the Best!

Jesse Norwood

Nominated by Emily Westbrooks | Jesse is always available, always in the best of moods and his customer service is through the roof!! He never lets things frazzle him and is always there to lend… Read More »Jesse Norwood

You Make It Look Easy!

Rose Marie Lewis

Nominated by Tiffany Lea | There were many times I was busy doing other things, and she has jumped in to help. It gets busy up here on 7-3; times when beds needed to be… Read More »Rose Marie Lewis

Kimberly Leathers

Kimberly Leathers

Nominated by Jamie Roberts | For the past year, Kim has shouldered an incredible amount of responsibility and work on behalf of the Primary Care Research Consortium, going above and beyond what is expected or… Read More »Kimberly Leathers

You’re the Best!

Jessica Cranfill

Nominated by Jamie Roberts | Jessica has been instrumental in establishing a brand new teaching program for Duke Research staff. She has translated the gobbledygook in my head into a well-run, organized, easy to evaluate… Read More »Jessica Cranfill

Well Done!

Pauline Stroud

Nominated by Tiffany Lea | Since I have started on 7-3, Pauline has always made sure I was doing ok. I can always call on her when I have a concern or a question I… Read More »Pauline Stroud

You’re the Best!

Elizabeth Street

Nominated by Tiffany Lea | There were times when I didn’t even have to ask her for help … she just jumped right in and assisted. Also, any questions I may have had, she answered… Read More »Elizabeth Street

Superstar!

Enidjim Datts

Nominated by Tiffany Lea | EJ is always taking pride in her job and her patients and goes the extra mile to give the best care. She always finds a way to brighten the environment… Read More »Enidjim Datts

You’re the Best!

Tamara Buffkin

Nominated by Sheila Jeffries | One afternoon after a very tough day at work Tamara overhears a person (daughter of a patient) raising her voice and getting very upset with the front staff. So she… Read More »Tamara Buffkin

Kirk Rouser

Kirk Rouser

Nominated by Kyle Skrinak | My Code+ “Drupal Module” cohort needed to understand what Grouper is and how Duke uses it. No less than Kirk Rouser, Senior IT Manager who oversees Grouper, offered to present… Read More »Kirk Rouser

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Jacquelyn Guin

Nominated by Laura Germino | I have had the pleasure of meeting and working with Jacquelyn throughout the pandemic as we assisted in vaccinating multiple staff and community members against COVID-19. Jacquelyn is a leader… Read More »Jacquelyn Guin