Post by UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Congratulations 🎉 to this year's recipients of the UC Berkeley Public Health Staff Special Awards! 🌟 These annual awards recognize staff members who go "above and beyond", requiring a nomination from fellow staff or faculty. Named after former staff members and supporters, these awards celebrate outstanding contributions to customer service, DEIB, school core values, student experience, emotional support, and community collaboration. This year's awardees: 🌟 Megan Olivera, M.Ed., Manager of Community Partnerships, RISE: Careers and Leadership Office: Abbie Smith Customer Service Award 🌟 Khirin Carter, Director for Graduate Academic Success, DREAM Office: Abby Rincón Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Award 🌟 Lucas Carlton, Director of Operations & Finance, UC Berkeley Online MPH: Alfred Wheeler Childs Award for Staff 🌟 Claire Trias, Program Manager, Division of Epidemiology: Angela Waxman Enriching Student Experience Award 🌟 Lori Nalbandian, Admissions and Recruitment Manager, Student Services and Admissions: Carol Wong Memorial Staff Award 🌟 Zoe P. Blalock, Program Manager, UC Berkeley Online MPH: Sally Bellows Community Building Award The awardees received their certificates and kudos at this year's Staff Luncheon held at Alumni House on May 9.