2023 Staff Appreciation Celebration
On Thursday, June 15, 2023, Palo Alto University (PAU) expressed sincere appreciation and recognition for the remarkable contributions of staff members. Congratulations to our amazing colleagues and thank you for your dedication and commitment to PAU!
Years of Service Awards
1 Year of Service Diana Hernandez, PhD Stephanie Storms, EdD Yvette Walkinshaw Tania Romero John Mathewson Lnet Smith Hilary Kluczynski Sharon Brock Chloe Corcoran 3 Years of Service Erin Heinemeyer Jasmine Su Mahesh Kapu Jeff Harr
5 Years of Service
Maija Nichols
Blanca Pineda
Rebecca Levy
7 Years of Service
Renee Marquett, PhD
10 Years of Service
April House
20 Years of Service
Scott Hines
35 Years of Service
Nora Marquez
Outstanding Innovation in Advancing the University’s Strategic Plan (Team Award)
CAPS The Outstanding Innovation in Advancing the University’s Strategic Plan Award demonstrates the integration of any one or multiple of the University’s Strategic Pillars. This award recognizes and honors any team (committee, department, office or working group) of staff who have made exceptional contributions to advancing PAU’s value of Innovation and “seeks to find and create new pathways for learning, knowledge development, understanding, and solutions” toward PAU’s success. All members of this team have exemplified collaboration and/or cross-divisional teamwork.Strive for Success Award (Excellence & Integrity)
Samiyah Wright PAU’s values of Excellence and Integrity push us “to do our best in every pursuit undertaken individually or collectively, challenging ourselves to the next level of accomplishment, offering and receiving support, training and professional development with a spirit of collaboration, and maintaining a clear institutional focus on PAU’s areas of recognized strength.” Building on the value of Excellence & Integrity, this award recognizes a staff member who demonstrates their commitment to advising and/or mentoring fellow staff members. The Strive for Success Award recognizes individuals who have provided support to others in defining and/or developing steps/skills toward professional development and success.
PAU Pride Community Engagement Award (Community)
Carlie Belmodis This award recognizes an outstanding staff member who carries PAU with pride. They have gone above and beyond their day-to-day job duties and responsibilities to: 1) provide quality customer service to students, faculty, and fellow colleagues, 2) promotes community engagement through synergy and collaboration and 3) demonstrates PAU’s value of Community in “finding satisfaction in celebrating our accomplishments as a university community.”Innovation in Equity & Inclusion Award
Alaina Dunn The Innovation in Equity & Inclusion Award is given to a staff member who takes an active role towards making exceptional DEIB contributions that enhance and support the University’s goal toward creating Inclusive Excellence within the PAU community. This person truly demonstrates PAU’s value of Equity & Inclusion by “respecting the dignity of each person, embrace respectful discussion that honors the unique contributions of every individual, and work together to actively create a diverse and inclusive community…”