SAA 2026 Winners

Joslin’s responsibilities include overseeing and directing patient registration and reception for orthodontic residents and student clinics, managing patient relations and records, and providing adequate support to faculty , residents, students, and staff. She is also responsible for setting up financial contracts for all patients and making sure all accounts are current.

Joslin is very professional. When she greets patients, she makes them feel welcome and quickly builds friendship and trust

Aurora actively contributes to workflow improvements, fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration, and stays current through continuing education to keep herself current in lab aspects.

Since joining the University of Florida in 2017, Andy has demonstrated a level of commitment, innovation, and professionalism that truly exemplifies sustained excellence. Over the past eight years, his contributions have continually improved departmental efficiency, enhanced the experience of our patients and partners, and strengthened the collaborative spirit of our team.

In addition to the courses, [Dr. Fitzpatrick] also provides patient care once a week in the oral medicine clinic, taking on a full day of patients. Every third week, she is on biopsy sign out service. During this week, each day, she will sign out anywhere from 60-80 cases, providing diagnoses to patients all over the country.

Dr. Karanth cares deeply for all of his patients, and it shines through his dedication in creating and executing detailed treatment plans as well as his delivery of care.

Each week, [Dr. Karanth] provides structured Thursday orthodontic lectures and hands-on clinical teaching sessions for pediatric dentistry residents. His instruction is not only evidence-based and comprehensive but also thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of trainees at varying levels of experience.

Nicole consistently delivers accurate results within 48 hours—demonstrating remarkable efficiency and composure under pressure.

Nicole independently learned advanced methods for generating phylogenetic trees and helped develop a new antigen-harvesting technique that improved vaccine production efficiency.

Jennifer Davis joined our organization on December 11, 2023, and within her first two years was able to bring a 335-bed hospital, along with 18 ambulatory clinics, live on Epic.

Jennifer supported the team as they uploaded 355,000 patient records, transferred 12,000 future appointments, and made sure three years’ worth of clinical data would be available to clinicians. She partnered with our interfaces team to make sure 90 interfaces were established … Jennifer’s project focused on preparing 1,900 employees and 650 credentialed providers for a major switch to Epic.

[Melissa] consistently “save slots” by managing the provider’s calendar with a proactive, real-time approach (e.g., calling patients on a waitlist immediately upon a cancellation, confirming with providers for last-minute openings).

By getting the necessary information right the first time, [Melissa] reduces the burden on clinical staff and minimize the number of appointments that must be rescheduled or canceled at the last minute, directly supporting the goal of efficient and high-quality patient throughout.

After experiencing just one cycle of regulation amendments/repeals, Kathy took the initiative to suggest new ways of organizing and tracking future changes to regulations

[Kathy] has single-handedly created better workflows and accountability for her lawyers. She comes in every day with a great attitude and with new ideas for how to better structure workflows or manage contracts or clients. 

[Madison] does not shirk or shy away from a project, big or small. For example, Maddie has led such projects as State Core syllabus collection, General Education review and reporting to the State, becoming the main submitter to the State Common Numbering System, and overhauling our websites – all massive undertakings.

Because of [Madison’s] improvements, our team’s relationship with faculty and staff campus-wide has grown and flourished. Better efficiency and communication have led to better attitudes and connections. Faculty feel supported, information is demystified, and the university as a whole has a better understanding of what the curriculum team does.

Shreyas has developed an LLM-based AI model that is now actively improving patient care at UF Health, thus having a significant impact on patients.

[Shreyas’s model] accurately identifies a few hundred high-acuity, actionable comments, reducing the time required for staff review by approximately tenfold.

[Xiaoying] submitted over 20 proposals in her first fiscal year, securing four funded projects totaling over $151,000—three of which are externally funded.

[Xiaoying’s] nearly 100 grower consultations in her first year reflect an extraordinary level of responsiveness and dedication.

[Jiawei] produced six peer-reviewed articles in leading outlets and presented four papers at major conferences, while leading a $3.13M NIH R01 as PI—accelerating our growth in externally funded, high-impact health communication research. 

Collectively, [Jiawei’s] record—high-volume, high-quality research output; exemplary first-time teaching; deep mentoring; and substantive professional service—surpasses the expectations outlined for a newcomer and advances departmental and university goals well beyond what is typically anticipated in the first two years.

[Vivi’s] meticulous work updating Housing data in UF-STARS ensured the successful launch of the Housing Maintenance initiative in partnership with Facilities Services and Housing & Residence Life—directly improving the university’s ability to serve students and staff.

[Vivi’s] feedback to the IT development team led to tangible improvements in the SPIN and STARS interfaces—enhancing usability for hundreds of campus users.

Within her first year, [Taylor] expanded student engagement to record levels: CHOMP saw a 12,000+ increase in page views, and Quinncia logged over 20,000 resumes uploaded and 2,600 interviews scheduled, all reflecting her strategic outreach and student-centered innovation.

Taylor was also the first in the office to fully integrate Quinncia into the classroom, designing plug-and-play Canvas assignments now shared campus-wide and collaborating with the College of Education to embed the platform directly into curriculum. 

Michael’s curiosity and focus on efficiency have led to new methods for tracking clinic impact, including the outcomes” for clients and the experience for students.

Michael joined UF without prior law firm or academic experience, yet he immediately grasped the importance of the clinic’s work, the need for client confidentiality systems, and suggested ways to improve and implemented improvements.

[Jared] identified and resolved a major issue with an EPIC work queue that had been inactive for nearly two years, containing over 2,500 unscheduled referrals. His proactive solution enabled patients to receive long-overdue preventive colonoscopies, directly improving access and care.

Jared has reviewed the Division to find the bottlenecks, provided real solutions to them and implemented the solutions to correct the deficiencies.

Although she had no prior experience with software implementation, [Carrie] quickly emerged as the key institutional voice for her module.

During the busiest point of the registration cycle, [Carrie’s] team was reduced from five to two. Rather than pause or scale back, Carrie reorganized workflows, provided hands-on support, and maintained continuity of service.

[Jennifer] co‑created the four‑part “Getting Started with AI” series to introduce ethical, effective classroom uses of AI, designed a reusable template so offerings could scale, and helped position UF as a leader in AI literacy during a moment of rapid change. 

Rather than maintaining status quo of existing programs, [Jennifer] led a full redesign of the Teaching Excellence Academy to make it more student‑centered and relevant across career stages, and initiated an evaluation to tie the program to measurable learning outcomes.

During this period, Officer Peters conducted two separate proactive traffic stops that resulted in arrests for trafficking amounts of narcotics and initiation of vehicle seizures. Cases like these are very rare for the average Patrol Officer through a full career and almost unheard of for a rookie Officer.

[Officer Peters] is not only a shift leader for his squad, but he also has the highest statistics in the agency.

[Katelyn] was a driving force in the test pilot program for the new GPS company. She has been involved in every step , from organizing the removal and return of the old GPS units to assisting in reviewing the full inventory of vehicles, mowers and kubotas for the purchase order.

After being short staffed for a while, we had fallen behind on the annual audiology exams. [Katelyn] took on this task, got us caught up and established a solid routine for the next year.

Jiahang not only delivers high-quality analytical work but also fosters an environment of learning and collegiality that enhances the overall productivity and morale of those around her.

[Jiahang’s] advanced skills in Python and SAS have enabled the automation of data cleaning and processing tasks, significantly reducing the manual workload and improving reproducibility.

David’s ability to maintain operations during periods of staff shortages, aging equipment, and high-volume research demonstrates exceptional foresight, technical skill, and dedication. Beyond simply “keeping things running,” he innovates solutions, anticipates challenges, and implements systems that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and safety.

From day one to present, [Bill] has always been a pleasure to work with, very quick with support, personable, flexible, and highly knowledge in his field. His services to us seem as though he is ‘our’ personal IT guy, that we have his support to ourselves — his efforts are that seamless and outstanding. 

We who get to work with him, the University of Florida as a whole, and Florida’s citizens (even though they may never know it) are so very blessed to have Bill Black on our team. He is one of a kind and so very deserving of this honor. 

Irina has demonstrated strong communication, teamwork, and leadership; exceptional creativity and problem-solving; advanced subject-matter and technical expertise; remarkable attention to detail; proactive engagement; and a dedication and commitment to her work that sets a unique example for other team members. 

[Irina’s] contributions have: (1) added significant value to our Texas Medicaid evaluation work; (2) addressed gaps in quality-of-care measurement for populations requiring long-term services and supports; (3) ensured that our efforts are accurately and fairly compensated by our contractor(s); and (4) helped to bolster and maintain the university’s reputation as a leader in state health policy evaluation work, not only within the state of Texas but across state health programs and academic institutions nationally.

Throughout her tenure, Shannon has demonstrated a selfless commitment to helping others—regularly taking on additional responsibilities, mentoring colleagues, and sharing her expertise to strengthen the overall effectiveness of the Financial Services Office. 

In addition to stepping up during times of transition, Shannon achieved an extraordinary accomplishment by developing and implementing the College of Veterinary Medicine’s Financial Onboarding Orientation—a program she conceived and executed entirely on her own initiative.

Whenever unexpected schedule changes occur due to illness, weather, or emergency surgeries, Colleen is the first to volunteer to reorganize appointments. Families deeply appreciate her clear, compassionate communication, especially during stressful, last-minute adjustments.

Colleen is truly the heart of our pediatric surgical team. Her dedication, compassion, and tireless work ethic ensure that our department consistently operates at the highest standard of excellence. 

Lori’s responsibilities are extensive and require expertise in graduate school policies and procedures, familiarity with regulations governing international students, and strong knowledge of fiscal management. She consistently completes tasks efficiently, accurately, and without seeking recognition.

As echoed by many colleagues supporting this nomination, Lori is the key contributor in the Department of Chemistry. Her institutional knowledge, exceptional work ethic, care for students, adaptability, and unwavering dedication make her as close to indispensable to our department’s success as any one staff or faculty member can be.

Abigail Cruz has exemplified sustained excellence through her consistent dedication, initiative, and high-level performance across multiple departments of the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Her outstanding contributions have enhanced operational efficiency, patient satisfaction, and departmental effectiveness over several years.

Abby has implemented processes that improve accuracy and workflow, including monthly insurance balance reviews, coordination of pre-certifications and prior authorizations, establishment of payment arrangements, and securing grants or financial aid for patients. She proactively assists colleagues across departments, responds promptly to patient inquiries, and fosters a positive, collaborative environment. 

Jennifer steps out of the daily health needs and goes further to help our population of students. She will not hesitate to stay after hours or speak to family members related to patient care needs.

Jennifer is also an excellent leader at Student Health. Her calm, knowledgeable demeanor is ideal for the professional management of the variety of personalities encountered in any clinical situation.

[EyvonneDora] quickly emerged as an unofficial leader, assisting new employees, jumping into difficult situations, and generally supporting the health compliance team. She consistently went above and beyond her job responsibilities in HCO.

EyvonneDora is known throughout the organization for her hard work and dedication, often coming in to work beyond her regular schedule, on weekends and holidays to ensure everything runs smoothly. Even when staffing is greatly reduced, EyvonneDora is committed to ensuring the patient experience is the best it can possibly be. 

Mr. Danny has guaranteed that the Brahman herd has been used extensively for research that generated producer-oriented information on pastures, reproduction, vaccination, parasite resistance, antibiotic resistance, heat tolerance and genetics, to name a few areas.

Most impressive of all, despite diversity of activities and sometimes competing interests, Danny’s account book always run in the black. He runs the place with enough fiscal austerity to keep any administrator with a smile on their face.

A passionate educator, Dr. Garber has transformed pediatric hospitalist training by developing robust curricula that integrate clinical acumen with systems-based practice and quality improvement. His mentorship fosters curiosity, accountability, and empathy—values that ripple through the generations of physicians he has trained.

As a leader and mentor at UF Health Jacksonville, [Dr. Garber] has built programs that elevate patient care standards while fostering professional growth among physicians in training. His dedication to evidence-based practice, safety, and collaboration has improved clinical outcomes and strengthened continuity of care.

Joe Gasper is a trusted employee who helps UF/IFAS stay connected, productive, and ready for the future

Joe’s work isn’t just about technology, it’s about people. He collaborates closely with faculty and staff to understand their needs and deliver solutions that truly help. 

Since Mr. Green was promoted to Biological Scientist II, his sustained excellence has carried my program to new levels. Our field experiments are being conducted more efficiently and yielding more accurate data than ever before under his management. 

The way [Mr. Green] voluntarily continues to expand his skills, generate new ideas and improvements, and seeks out ways to help everyone else and every aspect of the program is remarkable.

Over the past several years, Anubhav has consistently demonstrated exceptional commitment, technical expertise, and leadership in advancing key initiatives across UF Health’s enterprise systems. Their sustained excellence is reflected in a continuous pattern of innovation, collaboration, and measurable improvement in both system performance and organizational efficiency.

Beyond technical mastery, Anubhav has gone above and beyond expectations by fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. Through regular in-service training sessions, he has empowered colleagues with deeper process knowledge, bridging the gap between technical systems and business needs. 

Ms. Patti Jamison is the epitome of sustained excellence as she has performed pre-award and post-award activities for more than a decade. She has performed these activities with great orientation to detail, accuracy, using her strong analytical skills, with flexibility and adaptability when needed, and a client-centered relationship approach to meet the individual faculty member’s communication and work styles.

The exemplars of Patti’s sustained excellence may seem mundane to some people, but as a nurse scientist (Preeminence Professor) who joined UF 11 years ago after productive years at two other R-1 institutions, I can attest to the magnitude of her impact. She is the best grants specialist with whom I have ever had the privilege to work, and I have worked with outstanding grants specialists at the other R-1 institutions!

What makes Dr. Janicke’s contributions truly remarkable is not just the breadth of his work, but the spirit in which he performs it. He consistently steps forward without hesitation to support colleagues and students, taking on additional responsibilities that far exceed expectations.

[Dr. Janicke’s] ability to balance high-level leadership with hands-on mentorship reflects extraordinary dedication and compassion. By ensuring that students impacted by faculty departures continued to thrive, and by advancing new educational programs that will shape the department’s future, Dr. Janicke has demonstrated a rare combination of vision, integrity, and selfless service.

Alexis was responsible for the conversion of written didactic exams to an electronic format, which was an extensive process that required exceptional attention to detail. She has also been critical in the implementation of exam tagging for every assessment through Examsoft, in order for us to assess our student competencies and outcomes throughout our curriculum.

Alexis is truly an awesome, dedicated, and customer service centered person. Her attention to detail in contracts and budgeting goes above and beyond the expectations for her role. 

Though not specifically trained in biodiversity science, [David] rapidly became conversant in the field and has applied his knowledge to creating effective and successful project management protocols for the iDigBio program enterprise.

When commended for voluntarily assuming roles outside the strict responsibilities of his position description, David’s typical response is that he considers it part of his job. He is and has been essential to iDigBio’s success and without reservation its most committed and successful staff member. 

John’s expertise encompasses technical system management, data analytics, faculty development, and institutional research. His growing research agenda focuses on learning analytics using advanced tools like Snowflake, SQL, and STATA, positioning him at the forefront of evidence-based educational assessment.

John successfully led the university’s transition from the legacy GatorRater system to Explorance Blue, training over 250 users with a variety of administration and departmental roles and establishing comprehensive support processes. His recent leadership of the Blue 9 upgrade, completed in 2025, included Canvas LTI 1.3 integration and new feature implementations while ensuring seamless user experience.

Beyond her core duties, [Officer Jost] embodies UFPD’s mission of community-based policing through visible engagement, proactive outreach, and relationship-building across all levels of the University.

Through these and many other sustained efforts, Officer Jost has become a role model for community-based policing and holistic engagement, embodying the values of service, trust, and innovation across the UF community. 

Mr. Kroll has mastered proteomics and transcriptomics techniques that he happily shares with graduate students from the Center, and even the College, who need advice or training. He works overtime and weekends, when needed, to help graduate students accomplish their experiments.

Kevin plumbed the entire (Aquatic Toxicology Lab) facility, making a low cost but very effective laboratory to house fish. He repaired minor cracks and painted the entire facility (3 indoor rooms) with special floor paint. We easily passed the AALAC inspection and the facility continues to flourish, supporting the research of at least 6 faculty members.

Dr.Kumaran has become indispensable to the success of faculty research and grant initiatives across the college. She provides exceptional guidance and oversight to numerous principal investigators, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of compliance, efficiency, and integrity.

Whether developing risk management frameworks or adding thoughtful touches to outreach events, Dr. Kumaran infuses her work with both intellectual rigor and human connection. This rare blend of professionalism and imagination fosters a positive culture that motivates others to achieve at higher levels.

Satya has contributed to the organization’s long-term success through knowledge sharing and mentorship. He has conducted multiple in-service sessions, supported peers in mastering integration and workflow technologies, and actively monitored HR environments to identify and implement performance improvements. His collaborative spirit and proactive approach ensure that UF Health’s enterprise systems continue to evolve with industry best practices.

Satya’s technical excellence, foresight, and drive for continuous improvement have repeatedly produced results that exceed expectations, from optimizing workflows to enhancing data integrity and operational efficiency. His work exemplifies how sustained dedication and innovation can create lasting, organization-wide impact—making his contributions truly remarkable. 

[Phi] demonstrates an uncompromising dedication to the educational program, students and faculty, and this is reflected in the quality of his work.

[Phi’s] the kind of person who quietly keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes—solving problems before most of us even notice them. His long-term contributions have made a real difference, and we all rely on his deep knowledge, calm approach, and willingness to help no matter what’s going on.

Agnes led the implementation of the Gator Network platform, achieving 81% of members willing to help, a rate well above average, over 700 interactions in under a year, showing rapid and meaningful engagement and near-equal representation of students and alumni—an uncommon and impressive balance.

Agnes is a go-to collaborator for communications, alumni affairs, and student engagement teams. She provides clear, timely input for campaigns,  and strategizes proactively to ensure creative, engaging outcomes.

Through her professionalism and commitment, [Ms. Patel] has become an indispensable member of the College’s clinical and educational mission—embodying the spirit of service, quality, and integrity that the University of Florida strives to uphold.

Over the past several years, Jill Ranaivason has exemplified sustained excellence through her steady leadership, institutional knowledge, and unwavering commitment to student success during a period of significant change within the Study Abroad Services (SAS) unit. 

Jill’s sustained performance has exceeded expectations year after year. She has been, quite literally, the steady force ensuring that UF’s global learning mission thrived despite institutional challenges—transforming moments of uncertainty into opportunities for growth and innovation. 

[Lourdes’s] work positioned the Libraries as a national leader to inform and grow the emerging field. She pioneered an exhibition program model for academic libraries as content creators rather than providers.

We chose Lourdes this year for sustained excellence, primarily to recognize her complete vision and creation of the Libraries exhibits program. Her position was not only new to UF, but to academic libraries across the nation.

Jennifer is widely recognized across Florida by emergency preparedness leaders for her expertise, innovation, and tireless commitment to readiness, education, and staff support.

[Jennifer’s] creativity, influence, and unwavering commitment have left a lasting impact on staff, the organization, and the community. She embodies the very essence of this award and is exceptionally deserving of this recognition.

[Eric] has often been presented with high-pressure situations such as troubleshooting AV issues in a ballroom minutes before an event is supposed to begin and with no knowledgeable staff onsite to assist. He uses all available resources to resolve the issue, including department training materials, operating manuals, online tutorials, and contacting supervisors. He stops at nothing to find the answer.

[Eric] is well respected within the team and both colleagues and leadership breathe a sigh of relief when they know Eric is on shift, knowing that he is well-suited to tackle any challenge that arises.

Monica is known for her high sense of responsibility, accuracy, and professionalism. Her deep functional and technical expertise allows her to make informed recommendations and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. 

Monica is never limited by “how it’s always been done.” She conducts thorough research to explore all possible solutions and recommends the best path forward—even when it’s a new or unconventional approach. 

Since 2017, Brenda has been consistently taking on additional jobs and volunteering to assist others on various tasks; from HR responsibilities such as hiring on new faculty members to being the radiation dosimeter badge coordinator for the medical physics group. She goes above and beyond to make sure that the graduate and residency program exceed expectations in all categories.

[Brenda] takes the time at the beginning of each year to get to know every graduate student. There are currently about 50 students in the graduate program and Brenda meets with each of them twice a year to make that the students are on track to graduate and meet all the requirements for the College of Medicine.

Joe has led innovations that have reshaped advising and student support across UF. He created the Close2Grad advising tool to identify students nearing graduation, developed the Pre-Health Service Indicator that has now been adopted university-wide, and is at the front of the Salesforce implementation in advising and petition processes. 

[Joe’s] work consistently transcends the boundaries of his formal role as he works to improve institutional systems while strengthening community and culture.

Over nearly thirty years at the University of Florida, Allan West has demonstrated sustained excellence through continuous modernization, mentorship, and service that have shaped UF’s web and application-hosting infrastructure. His contributions span more than a decade of enterprise-level transformations.

Allan’s excellence is not defined by a single achievement but by decades of consistent, high-impact performance. His enduring contributions have strengthened the stability, security, and efficiency of UF’s digital infrastructure and exemplify the long-term commitment this award seeks to honor.

[Michelle’s] dedication to constant learning, taking opportunities to push herself and those around her, and her willingness to jump into any patient care need is highly valued on the team. She is patient and kind, qualities that have taught nearly a decade of residents and students the complex ins and outs of veterinary ophthalmology while also showing them what it means to be a veterinary professional.

She cares about her team in a way that is admirable and frequently lacking in large teams. Her doctors value her ability to stay calm, ensure everyone has eaten or taken breaks when needed, and to advocate for her patients and team members.

Over her two decades at UF, Rebecca has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor and steady presence in times of challenge or uncertainty. She brings deep knowledge of policy and procedure, paired with an unwavering commitment to people.

Rebecca’s sustained record of excellence, mentorship, and courage in leadership has created a lasting imprint on UF’s culture. Her work has not only exceeded expectations; it has elevated the very standard by which excellence in employee relations is measured.

This team achieved, and has now maintained through a full re-assessment cycle, the ‘r2’ certification,  which is the most rigorous and comprehensive offered by HITRUST involving 288 technical controls aligned with multiple security frameworks and regulations including HIPAA, NIST, and ISO.

This certification allows UF and researchers to provide assurances to research sponsors and regulators that research conducted on HiPerGator is well protected against cyber-threats and has already enabled 17 funded research projects that could not have been done without this certification.

Collectively, these efforts have saved $6.6 million in drug costs, significantly reducing the financial burden on both patients and the hospital.

This cross-functional collaboration has resulted in significant cost savings while ensuring that every patient maintains access to essential medications regardless of financial constraint.

BOAT@UF’s strength lies in its cross-disciplinary structure. Each member contributes distinct expertise that, when combined, forms a seamless, high-impact model of translational engagement.

Each of these (team) outcomes demonstrates sustained excellence and alignment with UF’s mission to translate knowledge into measurable public good.

Together, Amanda and Janet turned a fragmented, manual promotion, tenure, and permanent status process into a secure stable system.

Their joint efforts shortened cycle times, reduced errors, and provided real‑time accountability, aligning with UF and IFAS best practices.

The video team at the Center for Online Innovation and Production (COIP) is a dedicated group of six professionals who collaborate to produce roughly 2,000 videos each year for online courses.

Their coordination and attention to detail are exceptional: each team member understands the intricacies of the production processand seamlessly passes the “baton” as projects move through various phases.

The group led a sweeping operational turnaround, reducing average patient wait times from 227 seconds to just 50 seconds and lowering call abandonment rates from 21% to 7%—a transformation that directly enhanced the patient experience and restored confidence in UF Health’s access systems.

They also decreased staff turnover by more than half (from 27.8% to 13.8%), successfully filled expanded FTE positions, and implemented innovative automation and call-mitigation strategies that improved referral turnaround time by four days.

Clinical faculty… reported that students entered clinical rotations performing more accurate and complete physical assessments and showing greater confidence with patient interaction.

Benchmark HESI scores also improved following the implementation of the new structure, with no decline in overall course success rates.

Through their commitment, more than 600 scholarships have been transitioned into the platform, 65,000 applications have been submitted by over 11,500 students, and more than $5 million in scholarships have been awarded.

In partnership with the Division of Enrollment Management, the pilot team played a vital role in testing, refining, and implementing the processes that now support a modernized, campus-wide approach to scholarship administration. This was not a routine technology rollout; it was a complete redesign of how UF connects students with financial resources.

In Fall 2024, the team successfully organized more than 6,000 first-year students onto Steve Spurrier Florida Field for UF’s inaugural class photo. 

The event fostered an instant sense of connection and belonging that embodies the Division of Student Life’s mission. 

The (TREEO Center Asbestos Facility Project), initially estimated at $20,000, was completed for under $6,000 thanks to their ingenuity, resourcefulness, and commitment.

By replacing a deteriorating structure with a modern, purpose-built facility, Robb and Melissa not only safeguarded the well-being of students and instructors but also generated significant cost savings for the university.

Identified a need for a professional avenue where colleagues doing research in this highly interdisciplinary field could network and share their work… The LAC DH Symposium was thus designed to breakdown academic silos and unite DH practitioners from a variety of cultures, disciplines, institutions, and geographic locations.

Jerome, Huet, and Tew strategically leveraged funds and institutional resources, such as Zoom and web hosting, to keep attendee registration costs at $0.

Over two years, the collaborative achieved 100% participation from each hospital location, with perinatal leaders actively engaging in meetings, resource sharing, and peer learning.

PROMPT improvements in: timely treatment for persistent hypertension (44% to 65%), follow-up appointments within 7 days of discharge (59% to 65%), and verbal education on hypertensive warning signs (36% to 88%).

Over the past year, they processed a record number of passport applications, while consistently maintaining one of the highest accuracy and customer satisfaction rates across the region.

They implemented an appointment management system that has allowed them to reduce the average wait times while simultaneously increasing appointment capacity to accommodate seasonal peaks and high-demand periods such as study abroad deadlines.

The team was able to professionally install while still providing tier three support for existing spaces.

The team was able to realize true savings on hardware, software, installation and programming… doing the work internally savings hundreds of thousands of dollars for centralized and departmental projects.

Rather than offering one-time instructional sessions, they created a scaffolded and immersive, learner-centered experience, significantly exceeding standard library instruction.

This team’s work was accepted as a poster at the 2025 Association of College and Research Libraries Conference–only 46% of proposals were selected for presentation this year.

(JaxHATS) Integrated the Got Transition Six Core Elements, making JaxHATS a leader in healthcare transition.

(JaxHATS) improved efficiency through new Epic workflows (TRAQ, SDOH, TCM/HDC templates) that ensure consistent and complete documentation.

Within months, the team achieved what would typically take years: launching an entirely new EMS service line from scratch.

By bringing EMS services in-house and terminating the third-party contract, the organization is expected to save a substantial amount annually.

The budget process itself was a months-long effort that meant meeting with every leader across the campus, building the budget line by line in a true bottom-up fashion.