Shout-out to Jacquelynn Sullivan

Teaching specialist, Department of Art, Art History and Design
“Support of all students both graduate and undergraduate students in Art, Art History and Design. Jacquelynn is the greatest supporter of our students. She is a great example of being student-centered. The students always come first. She takes great care in her position and is a wonderful colleague to work with.

—  LouAnne Snider, academic programs coordinator, Academic Operations

Shout-out to Brian Gardner

Program coordinator, Institute of Agricultural Technology
“Brian has worked tirelessly to help new hires in our department learn and grow. His guidance and advice have been invaluable to our entire department. He continues to bring new ideas and perspectives to the team!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Laura French

Academic operations administrator, College of Arts and Letters
“Laura is a dynamic force in the College of Arts and Letters and on our Academic Operations team. She is a master juggler of expert administrative work, graduate education and academic operations while also being a supervisor, mentor and fiscal officer. She makes the day-to-day work in the college that much brighter, thorough and compassionate.”
—Leann Dalimonte, academic operations team lead, College of Arts and Letters

Shout-out to Patricia Obando

Associate dean of the Graduate Medical Education, Continuing Education and the Statewide Campus System, College of Osteopathic Medicine
“Dr. Obando is a wonderful team leader, she fosters a collaborative environment with work -life balance and really believes in her team’s abilities. She is an inspiration to her team members and those that work with her!”
—Anonymous

Shout-out to Debbie Jesswein (in memoriam)

Administrative assistant, Department of Sociology
“Debbie is amazing and is always helpful, kind, and her attention to detail is unmatched. On everything from travel requests to grant submission and disbursement, she provides accurate information and helpful guidance. We are lucky to have her!”
—Sarah Prior, assistant professor, Department of Sociology

Shout-out to Ken Beer

Fiscal officer, College of Communication Arts and Sciences
“Ken is part of a small team that keeps our college running. He responds quickly and makes it easier for all of us to do our jobs every week. I’m grateful for his support.”
—Anonymous

Shout-out to Pablo Giuliani

Research associate, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
“When we’re busy at work, it’s easy to forget to be kind to the people around us, but Pablo never does. Pablo’s enthusiasm for work and people is truly contagious. You will always find Pablo smiling and welcoming, a guaranteed bright spot in the day! A joy to work with!” — Heather Kirk, HR administrator, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams

Shout-out to Sandy Townsend

State authorization and distance learning coordinator, Office of Accreditation, Assessment, Curriculum and Compliance
“Sandy’s tasks are largely invisible to the rest of campus, but she’s one of the main reasons that our students are allowed to travel out of state for internships, study away classes and cocurricular learning experiences. Sandy makes the task seem like a breeze, but it’s her decades of knowledge that keep the process moving forward; plus, she’s hilarious and fun to work with!”
—Stacia Moroski-Rigney, director, Office of Accreditation, Assessment, Curriculum and Compliance

Shout-out to Ovya Venkat

Undergraduate research assistant, Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences
“Ovya has worked with the Kravchenko lab since 2020 and has been extremely dedicated, hardworking, resourceful and a team player. She has helped all of us in the lab with her precision in whatever work she was assigned. Her last day of work in our lab is Aug 1, 2023. We wanted to wish her all the best . . . Ovya, we will miss you!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Carole Nicholas

Analyst, Human Resources
“Carole has worked closely with me to solve an issue with an insurance provider. Having exhausted myself dealing with customer service reps, Carole stepped in and offered to be my advocate. As a result of her compassion and expertise, we were able to obtain a satisfactory resolution to my issue.”
— Randy Bell, educator emeritus, MSU Extension

Shout-out to Kelley Rose

Secretary, Department of Plant Biology
“Kelley’s arrival brought a burst of sunshine! Her positivity transformed our office, making it a better place. She goes above and beyond to make everyone feel valued and appreciated. Her care and unwavering positivity brighten our days. Kelley, you’re an inspiration, and we’re grateful to have you.”
—Krystal Witt, office assistant, Department of Plant Biology

Shout-out to Jennifer Roberts

Generalist, Human Resources
“She works for Central HR and answers the main phone line; I really appreciate when you are trying to do a time-sensitive process for one of your employees and someone answers the phone and either has the answer or gets it for you promptly. She seems to honestly care about my success, she’ll give me process tips to help things go smoothly. Just a wonderful Spartan experience and great customer service experience to work with her!”
— Joanna Goss, office assistant, MSU Surplus Store and Recycling Center

Shout-out to Tracy Abbott

Supervisor, Erickson Print and Copy Center
“Tracy is a delight and joy in our college, supporting so many with multiple needs from facility support, helping students, staff and faculty with complex projects, always with positivity and kindness. Her dedication and presence set the tone for who we are in our college and of the Spartan community.”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Ali Farra

Business operations manager/fiscal officer, Center for Regional Food Systems
“Ali is a dedicated and valued member of the MSU Center for Regional Food System’s team. She consistently serves our department and others who seek her guidance with care and integrity.”
—Heather Proctor, business operations/finance assistant, Department of Community Sustainability

Shout-out to Joy Haney

Custodian, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities
“Joy takes such good care of us! She’s so friendly and always looks for ways to take care of things that are beyond her normal workday. The old saying, ‘Service with a smile’ — THAT is Joy!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Rebekah Mosci

Inspection safety technologist, Office of Environmental Health and Safety
“I want to give a big shout-out to Rebekah! Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing her dedication and hard work. She consistently brings their A-game to every task, and her attention to detail is awe-inspiring. I am grateful to have her as a colleague.”
— Cristiane Pereira-Hicks, laboratory safety inspector, Office of Environmental Health and Safety

Shout-out to Joseph Maki

Information technologist, MSU IT
“I contacted Joseph in MSU IT Services to assist with a browser extension issue. He responded immediately to schedule time for us to work through the problem. I met with him, and he was friendly, patient, professional and kind. He shared insights about the program to increase my efficiency and my understanding of how it works, and he offered that I should reach out to him at any time. Thank you, Joseph!”
— Karen Kelly-Blake, associate director of Academic Programming, Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Shout-out to Erol Miskin

Operations supervisor, Culinary Services
“Erol’s customer service skills are beyond reproach. He is so welcoming of me and all the students and staff in the 1855 Marketplace. His ability to remember people’s names is impressive! You feel valued and empowered in his presence as he is so complimentary. I appreciate him very much. He is such a kind man and a true embodiment of the Spartan spirit.
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Taylor Unrath

Generalist, Human Resources
“As a new MSU employee, I’ve had many questions about enrolling in benefits for myself and family and navigating EBS. Taylor has been really helpful answering my questions on multiple occasions, which has facilitated my onboarding process. The HR Solutions Center should be proud of having Taylor on its team!”
— Christian Yañez, international student and scholar advisor, Office for International Students and Scholars

Shout-out to Shawn Myrda Mahorney

Executive staff assistant, College of Music
“Shawn is an absolute JOY to work with. She is a wonderful colleague who is always willing to step in and help out whenever and wherever she is needed. Shawn is an awesome representative for the Dean’s Office, and I appreciate her many contributions to the College of Music, and to the university.”
— LaConya Murchison, HR director, College of Music

Shout-out to Laura French and Carrie Lewis

Academic operations administrators, Center for Integrative Studies in the Arts and Humanities
“Laura and Carrie are a great team keeping things running smoothly throughout our unit. They respond quickly and professionally to everyone and move heaven and earth to help our students.”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Lynne Swanson

Collection manager, MSU Museum
“Lynne has done an amazing job of leading creative and professional efforts, year in and year out, for over three decades to care for and create access to the university’s rich cultural collections for students, faculty, staff and individuals around the world.”
— Marsha MacDowell, professor and curator, Department of Art, Art History and Design and MSU Museum

Shout-out to Jessica Eggleston

Auditor, Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance
“Jessica is a kind and helpful colleague to have at the African Studies Center! We are fortunate to have her knowledge and expertise at ASC!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Imen Zaabar

Specialist, Department of Computer Science and Engineering
“Dr. Zaabar has been upholding student success in a large introductory course, and her own research — she is the epitome of strong women in engineering!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Hailey DeBeliso

Procedure scheduler, MSU Health Care
“Hailey has been an amazing addition to the procedure scheduling team at MSU GI. She works her butt off every day, comes in when she is not feeling the best and is just a rock star.”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Jacob Turgeon

Sales and operations intern, Spartan Athletic Ticket Office
“Great co-worker!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Andrea Case

Chair and professor, Department of Plant Biology
“Dr. Case has brought a fresh spirit to the plant biology department. Her positivity and willingness to hear and include everyone is welcoming. Dr. Case is hardworking and a light in our department.”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Ali Farra

Business operations manager/fiscal officer, Center for Regional Food Systems
“Ali genuinely cares about her role at CRFS, the staff and the work that we are collectively doing to positively impact the world. She consistently goes above and beyond to ensure everyone receives equitable, fair, timely and accurate information, guidance and assistance. She is truly appreciated!”
— Heather Proctor, business operations/finance assistant, Department of Community Sustainability

Shout-out to Danny Jacques

Irrigation expert, Landscape Services
“From Beal to Lasch Family Golf Center, he knows it all.”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Jayne True

Operations coordinator, Facility for Rare Isotope Beams
“Jayne is a rock star when it comes to travel requests at FRIB. She handles a multitude of requests and is always pleasant and helpful. She explains things so that you can walk away with a clear understanding of what needs to be done. She’s a No.1!!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Jodie Goodman

Education program coordinator, Prevention, Outreach and Education Department
“Jodie did an excellent job coordinating the MSU It's On Us Week of Action committee, where the group planned events each day, Nov 6 to 10, to raise awareness of support resources for those impacted by campus sexual assault and relationship violence. Over 300+ community members participated in the week’s events. Thank you, Jodie, for your leadership of this committee!”
— Michael Allensworth, assistant director, Prevention, Outreach and Education Department

Shout-out to Vivian Leung

Executive director of constituency programs, Advancement
“Vivian is a tremendous, kind-hearted, decisive leader. She’s juggling interim responsibilities in multiple colleges with grace and patience.”
— Daniel Spadafore, Chief of Staff, Broad College of Business

Shout-out to Longxiu Huang

Assistant professor, Computational Mathematics, Science and Engineering
“Shout-out to Longxiu Huang for her exceptional leadership qualities! Her patience and kindness never go unnoticed. She has a unique talent for grasping my broken ideas and articulating her understanding in a way that resonates with me. I deeply appreciate the chances she’s provided and assure her they will be fully utilized. A big thank you to Longxiu!!”
— Anonymous

Shout-out to Cathy Lugibihl and Sara Olsztyn

Training program developers, Student Life and Engagement
“Shout-out to Cathy and Sara who have worked hard to design and implement new orientations for our new team members in Student Life and Engagement! Their high energy and dedication to their work make them valuable members of our team and division as a whole. We are lucky to have them!”
— Allison Peterson, training and development manager, Student Life and Engagement

Shout-out to Karla Bauer

Unit administrator, Center for Bioethics and Social Justice
“Karla has brought so much kindness, compassion and extensive knowledge and wisdom to the center. She is a fantastic colleague and supervisor, and she is always willing to help others. Thank you, Karla, for your role in helping transform the center into the place it is today.”
— Liz McDaniel, communications coordinator, Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Shout-out to College of Arts and Letters Academic Operations team

“My colleagues in Academic Operations are amazing. Sharing of knowledge, resources and encouragement is unprecedented.”
— Anonymous