Thank You to These Community Members

The following MIT community members have been recognized for going the extra mile. Thank someone today.
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March 1, 2021

MechE Diversity Taskforce

I’d like to recognize the members of the MechE Diversity Taskforce or all their outstanding diversity-related efforts. Thank to their hard work and leadership MechE is developing and executing a plan that will ensure equity, equality and inclusion for all members of the community.
Bryan Gerard Nance, School of Engineering
March 1, 2021

Edith Wun and Lesley Rock

Big shout out to Edith and Lesley for their recent help with getting the OEOP's communication straightened out for the upcoming MIT 24-Hour challenge. Being short staffed for the moment, I really needed the help and they were miraculous in their support to prepare a good written story about why to give to the OEOP on March 11! I really appreciate the last hour help and the openness to collaboration. Reminds me of how hard it can be sometimes when you think you have to do things alone! Big thanks my friends.
Eboney Hearn, School of Engineering
March 1, 2021

2020 OPP Wellbeing Group

Our thanks go out to Nick, Allison, Tom, Brian, and Noel–as the members of the 2020 Wellbeing Group in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships–for guiding us with warmth and good cheer through the ups and downs of the pandemic and working from home this past year. Your efforts have helped make us a better team, and you leave the 2021 OPP Wellbeing Group a great example to follow.

Cheers!
Trish, Jenny, Claudine, Gail, Mary and Mikko
Gail Sanders, Alumni Association and Resource Development
February 28, 2021

Jodie Nosiglia

I would like to thank Jodie Nosiglia for her professional advice, moral support and for the fact that despite her incredibly busy schedule as an HR Officer, she managed to carve out time for me during these past three months.
Magdalena Rieb, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
February 28, 2021

Mary Lindstrom

I would like to thank Mary Lindstrom, our EHS Coordinator, for her superb work in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering during the COVID-19 year. Mary has been advising our Department Head and our Faculty on implementing best practices during COVID-19 and developed innovative solutions that keep our labs and physical space safe. Thank you, Mary!
Magdalena Rieb, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
February 28, 2021

DMSE HR Team

I would like to recognize DMSE HR team, Casey Johnson and Andre Obin, for their unflappable work, their resilience and amazing support of all employees in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering during this difficult COVID-19 year.
Magdalena Rieb, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
February 26, 2021

RD IT

RD IT always is quick on the draw and happy to help no matter the problem. I am very grateful for all the assistance this team has given our office! Y'all are super stars!
Kristilyn Stevenson, Alumni Association and Resource Development
February 26, 2021

Brent Oberlin

I'd like to thank Brent Oberlin for being a terrific colleague, and an excellent leader and thought partner in running the MIT Press.
Amy Brand, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 25, 2021

Denise Stewart

Denise thank you for sharing your expertise and guidance with the assignment changes. I truly appreciate your patience and for been generous with your time.
Lumidi Campbell , School of Engineering
February 25, 2021

Chelsea Longin and Will Tisdale

Thank you for your support and commitement to the Baker Foundation. I am so appreciative of your support in navigating a virtual funding experience.
Natalie Northrup, School of Engineering
February 25, 2021

Mark Hayes and Heather Ryall

Thank you for your openness to exploring sustainability within a Covid-constrained Dining experience. We are so grateful that you provided reusable utensils and encouraging reusable tote use for meals this spring!
Natalie Northrup, School of Engineering
February 25, 2021

Katie Rosa and Eunice Kim

Thank you for all that you to keep the ITS lab functional and working :)
Youssef Aboutaleb, School of Engineering
February 25, 2021

Ariel Ackermann

Ariel has really hit the ground running this semester as the newest member of Prehealth Advising. I am in awe of the thoughtful and diligent work she puts into supporting students, including her Overcoming Imposter Syndrome workshops this month.
Amanda Pickett, Office of Vice Chancellor
February 25, 2021

Julia Mongo & Amanda Pickett

Amanda and Julia are colleagues who are generous with their time, creativity, and expertise. They both were instrumental in shaping and refining resources for an upcoming event which aims to empower students to advocate for themselves .
Ariel Ackermann, Office of Vice Chancellor
February 25, 2021

MIT Press Books Production: Kate Elwell, Emma Martin, Tori Bodozian, Jay McNair

These are the best coworkers anyone could ask for - to a person they are awesome at what they do. They made the transition to remote seamless, all of MITP's books have been produced marvelously. In the middle of all this we changed warehouses and distribution centers, but you'd never know it - these guys aced the transition and made it go much more smoothly than expected. The Press is lucky to have these four, and, more than that, I am lucky to be on the same team as them. #prodpride
Jim Mitchell, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 25, 2021

Libby Mahaffy

I have been so appreciating Libby's "upstander practice" sessions. I find they are such a great augment to her course on standing up instead of standing by, and a real value to practice (or process) real life situations. Bonus: Libby is such an expert and rock star!
Kate Elwell, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 25, 2021

Vienna Rothberg and Amanda Pickett

Vienna and Amanda volunteered to start and shepherd WPAG5. I learned so much from their grace and journey of self-learning. Thank you.
Kate Elwell, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 25, 2021

Gabe Harp

Gabe, thanks for asking and caring about my opinion. It meant a lot. Thanks.
Kate Elwell, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 25, 2021

Ayesha Abdur-Rahim

As our HR rep I think Ayesha is in a tough position.I thank her for her patience and her good works (like mental wellness seminar she arranged for our department.) Thanks Ayesha!
Kate Elwell, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 25, 2021

Jim Mitchell

I want to thank Jim for being such a great manager. He started as manager RIGHT before the pandemic, and throughout has been empathetic, understanding, and supportive of mental health as important as getting work done.
Kate Elwell, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 25, 2021

Ollie Gelmont

Ollie has been a beacon of hope and good cheer throughout the work-from-home period. His willingness to share photos of simple spots of beauty he's found around the MIT campus or inspirational comments as he's diligently tended to facilities matters at W98 has been phenomenally impressive. Thanks, Ollie!
David Gordon, Alumni Association and Resource Development
February 25, 2021

Nicholas DiSabatino

I would like to thank Nicholas DiSabatino for going the extra mile every day. Nicholas only took over the management of our department a few months ago, but quickly proved himself a natural leader; as well as being super supportive, he allows his direct reports the freedom to be creative and feel real ownership of their work. I particularly want to thank Nicholas for being so kind and supportive in my first few months at MIT Press. Onboarding from the UK during a pandemic could have been really daunting, but Nicholas made me feel welcome, valued and empowered. Thank you, Nicholas!
Katie Lewis, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 24, 2021

Adrienne Bruno

Adrienne has always been incredibly helpful and knowledgeable but since the pandemic, she has also dedicated her time and efforts to improving the lives of staff in our department and the MIT community. I am grateful that she's got my back and is part of our team.
Melanie Charette, Chemical Engineering
February 24, 2021

ISchO

Can't thank the ISchO staff enough for all of their efforts during the pandemic. We've had some difficult cases and they are always supportive and do whatever they can to help. Thank you!
Valerie, School of Engineering
February 24, 2021

Sam Situ

Sam has been incredibly responsive and always up to the challenges of transforming in-person programs into remote experiences. Great to have him on our team!
Tony, School of Engineering
February 24, 2021

Institutional Research - Greg Harris, Kate Doria, Jon Daries

We are so grateful for the collaboration between CAPD and IR. We could not do our work on student outcomes without Greg, Kate and Jon. They are so knowledgeable and helpful, and it is truly a joy to collaborate with them. They are always willing to go the extra mile to make our work easier and to make the data available to those who need it. As one example, they have co-created and launched outcomes surveys, analyzed the outcomes and created Tableau dashboards for inclusion on our websites. Without them, I know I could not do my job! I cannot thank them enough!!!
Sue Acton, Office of Vice Chancellor
February 24, 2021

Manuscript Editorial

I would like to thank my department for maintaining their usual high standards and managing to keep their heavy workloads on track, throughout almost a year of working remotely. This has involved a lot of thinking and problem solving on the fly, to figure out best practices to make things work and not let details slip through the cracks. You make my job as easy as possible, team! A huge thank you to Deborah Cantor-Adams, Matt Abbate, Kathy Caruso, Marcy Ross, Ginny Crossman, Roger Wood, and Liz Agresta.
Judith Feldmann, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
February 24, 2021

SOLE

Thank you to all on the Student Organizations, Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) team for doing a great job with student organizations. Career Advising & Professional Development (CAPD) appreciates all that you do and want to specifically thank Ethan Feuer, Ramon Downes, and Jacklyn Liberman for collaborating with us to support student led events that include employer engagement.
Tamara R. Menghi, Office of Vice Chancellor
February 24, 2021

International Student Office (ISO)

I started working in the International Student Office (ISO) at MIT (remotely) this past week. I was nervous about starting a new job remotely, but I have had such a wonderful welcome from everyone on the ISO team. So I just wanted to say thank you to the ISO office for the warm welcome. :)
Alison Day, Office of Vice Chancellor
February 24, 2021

Stephanie Martinovich

I am so thankful to Stephanie Martinovich, who will be moving on to the Civil Engineering Department next week after ten years with the Lemelson-MIT Program. Stephanie goes the extra mile to provide communications support to the team, and has been a calm and cheerful presence during my five years with Lemelson-MIT. She will be greatly missed!
Betsy Boyle, School of Engineering