The following MIT community members have been recognized for going the extra mile. Thank someone today.
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Skye Hildebrand and Christina Mansdorf
I have just come back today after 14 weeks of leave, during which time I had a lot of other important things besides work to think about! I would never have been able to take this much-needed time without having Christina and Skye to depend on while I was away. I'm so grateful for their hard work in picking up my slack and leading the Prospect Research team in my absence. Thank you!
Laura Parshall, Alumni Association and Resource Development
Megan Maffucci
Megan is gracefully coordinating the plans for MIT OpenCourseWare's 20th anniversary. It is exciting to see Megan take this leadership role in our team, building stronger relationships across Open Learning, Alumni Association, and Resource Development in support of this important community milestone.
Lana Cook, MIT Open Learning
Emily Cavalier, Kate Hassey, and Lance Covert
On March 11, MIT Annual Fund will mark its 5th 24-Hour Challenge - Giving Day! We all benefit from the leadership, kindness, generous spirit and sense of humor you each bring to this massive endeavor. All the more appreciated as we build this and make it happen while we work from home. Thank you!
Sue Grosel, Alumni Association and Resource Development
Laura Urciuoli, Laura Elsmore, Maggie Kyros, Kate Hanks, Ashley Amos, Ellie Leahy
Hard to believe it's not nearly a year that this group has helped keep up the spirits and cohesion of our team through their thoughtful and humorous issues of the "Quarantine Times." So enjoyable and so all of you! Terrific act of kindness. Thank you!
Susan Grosel, Alumni Association and Resource Development
Class Giving
I would like to recognize the Class Giving team for their great teamwork, good sense of humor, caring nature, exceptional 'can-do' attitude, positivity, and the abundant talent that each team member brings to our team. I'm proud to be a member of this amazing Class Giving team! :)
Shannon Gamache Scurry, Alumni Association and Resource Development
IMES/HST Diversity advocates
Grateful for the faculty, staff and students who are passionately working on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. There is a lot to be done, but the conversations, education, public service outreach, and advocacy are noticed. The sustained initiative, engagement, and motivation to do better and be better is valued. Proud to know so many change makers who are working locally, across MIT, Cambridge, and the globe to live the One MIT philosophy.
Laurie Ward, School of Engineering
Lizzie Army
A big thank you to Lizzie Army for all her help with iModules! Lizzie was very supportive as we tried to put together an e-mail for the first time using this system and was incredibly patient helping the department to make many edits in our e-mail. Lizzie is a pleasure to work with!
Edith Wun, School of Engineering
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
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
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
Cheers!
Trish, Jenny, Claudine, Gail, Mary and Mikko
Gail Sanders, Alumni Association and Resource Development
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Katie Rosa and Eunice Kim
Thank you for all that you to keep the ITS lab functional and working :)
Youssef Aboutaleb, School of Engineering
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
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
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
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
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
Gabe Harp
Gabe, thanks for asking and caring about my opinion. It meant a lot. Thanks.
Kate Elwell, MIT Libraries and MIT Press
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
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
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
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
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