Nina Anderson

1. NinaAnderson • Executive Assistant to the Director, San Diego Supercomputer Center • “She goes above and beyond what is required • in assessing the strategic value of SDSC • ‘customers’ and makes all who she comes • in contact with feel welcome.” • ~ FranBerman, Director Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

2. CatherineAsmann • Graduate Program Coordinator, Philosophy • “Catherine strives to better the environment • of the graduate students at every opportunity. • She is a champion for them in all circumstances.” • ~ GilaSher, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

3. RobertBeckley • Systems Coordinator, Structural Engineering • “Robert is always willing to pitch in to help his teammates wherever or whenever he sees the opportunity to assist, even when the activity is clearly outside his area of expertise.” • ~ LauranceBerman, Principal Development Engineer Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

4. MerrittBradford • Research Assistant, Office of Graduate Studies & Research • “Merritt’s efforts, although she’s not really aware of the extent to which she does this, enhance UCSD’s reputation as a premier research institution, and a friendly and helpful one at that.” • ~ JenniferOh, Coordinator, Postdoctoral/Research Personnel Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

5. ValorieBruce • Academic Advisor, Urban Studies & Planning • “Her relationship with students is remarkable. • They highly respect her and deeply appreciate • her care, concern and counseling.” • ~ SteveErie, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

6. GladysBustos • Dean's Executive Assistant, Rady School of Management • “She is a marvelous ambassador of the Rady • School as she interacts with international • dignitaries, senior UCSD management, • faculty, staff and MBA students.” • ~ RobertSullivan, Dean Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

7. HsiufangChen • Instructional Computer Specialist, Visual Arts • “Fang is always there to help out others, and always with a smile. Her help is immediate and never makes anyone feel it is a burden, as she always • helps out with a great attitude.” • ~ YolieTorres, Executive Assistant Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

8. BrianChurchwell • Help Desk Team Leader, Rady School of Management • “He has a strong sense of empathy for his customers and genuinely cares about making their work lives better. His devotion to serving the people who depend on him is authentic.” • ~ ErikNelson, CTO Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

9. NinaCooper • Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Philosophy • “She is a team player in every sense of the word • with her colleagues – always willing to lend a • hand on tasks outside the scope of her job.” • ~ DavidBrink, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

10. ClementDemmitt • Senior Electronics Technician, Physics • “Clem always has a positive attitude. He never • seems to get upset when things are not working… • He teaches people by example how to • be a true professional.” • ~ SuzanneAnderson, Manager, Undergraduate Teaching Labs Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

11. VikkiDeVries • Financial Manager, Philosophy • “Vikki has been remarkable… in going beyond the routine to find ways that computerization can assist in improving a variety of department functions.” • ~ JunePetersen, MSO Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

12. MarisDursin • Human Resources Manager, Extended Studies & Public Programs • “Using a balance of empathy and realism and providing a safe place to vent if needed, she • is ever focused on a solution that will • benefit the employee and the organization.” • ~ CatherineTalley, Director, Human Resources Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

13. DavidEvans • Payroll/Personnel Assistant, Psychology • “Dave is always looking for better, faster more efficient ways to meet the department’s needs and serve our faculty, staff and students.” • ~ SueKing, Human Resource Manager Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

14. AngieFinnerty • Fiscal Officer, History • “She is an extraordinary supervisor, caring and effective, and always kind and genuinely interested in the welfare of those she supervises.” • ~ AlexRuiz, Business Officer Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

15. MargieFrazee • Director, MBA Recruitment & Admissions, Rady School of Management • “Margie has a sense of fun that balances an • exceptional work ethic… Her group clearly understands and draws on her model in both • their work and their camaraderie.” • ~ JoAnneStarr, Assistant Dean, MBA Programs Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

16. JillGibson • Associate Director, Special Events& Constituent Relations, Rady School of Management • “Her personal commitment to excellence and to details has built high trust among our donors and guests of the Rady School.” • ~ GraigEastin, Senior Director of Development Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

17. KathyHay • Human Resources Manager, Division of Biological Sciences • “She insists that the Human Resources contacts… give exceptional service and ‘walks the walk’ by consistently providing exceptional customer service to our students, staff and faculty.” • ~ BouavoneSisanachandeng, Administrative Assistant Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

18. BunnieJacquay • Business Services Manager, Dean's Office, Social Sciences • “Bunnie has succeeded in conveying to the social sciences staff that they are valued and, furthermore, that their personal and professional success is important to campus.” • ~ MelodyChiles, Divisional Business Officer Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

19. ChristinaKelly • Program Assistant, Rady School of Management • “Chris Kelly exhibits the attitudes and behaviors that managers value… She is very inclusive in her thoughts and actions, and makes the people she works with feel part of the team.” • ~ RobertFuller, Director, Entrepreneurial Programs Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

20. MaryKincaid • Program Administrator, Chemistry/Biochemistry • “She is both professional and compassionate, and her attitude towards everyone is exceptional.” • ~ EdwardDennis, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

21. SueKing • Human Resource Manager, Psychology • “Sue’s natural energy is invigorating and motivating… She brings warmth, intelligence, and humor to her position, while keeping focused and informed.” • ~ V.S.Ramachandran, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

22. JuliaKwan • Chinese Studies Coordinator, History • “She is, in short, that rare sort of employee who thinks ahead and thinks in terms of the larger picture and the interests of the programs and the university.” • ~ YingjinZhang, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

23. BarbaraLumalu • Student Affairs Officer, Jacobs School of Engineering • “She naturally possesses a bright, cheerful persona, and is perhaps best defined by her obvious desire to work hard and make a difference.” • ~ JeffreyMounzer, Student Assistant Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

24. CyndiMacy • Senior Graduate StudentEmployment Coordinator, Office of Graduate Studies & Research • “In a world gone mad with red tape, Cyndi Macy is the one with the big scissors.” • ~ JulieHolt, MSO Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

25. AngelaMason • Program Manager, San Diego Supercomputer Center • “Ange’s contributions help the UCSD community connect with one another and with others in the greater San Diego community.” • ~ DebraBomar, Student Affairs Officer Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

26. RamonaMason • Chief Administrative Officer, CREATE • “Ramona leads CREATE in a quiet yet firm manner. Her contributions are so subtle that they are often not visible.” • ~ BudMehan, Director Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

27. GailMcNabb • Secretary, Chemistry/Biochemistry • “Gails’ notable contribution are countless in the support and assistance she provides to lecturers and staff here in the Chemistry department.” • ~ BarbaraSawrey, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

28. ErwinMilan • Assistant Director, Operations, Rady School of Management • “He has done an exceptional job of managing costs while ensuring high quality in the delivery of services to students.” • ~ KarenGarman, Administrative Analyst Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

29. DebbieMorrow • Network Administrator, Literature • “Generous with her time, she is always ready to help when called to assist someone be it the Chair, faculty, staff or graduate students and is infinitely patient with the technologically challenged.” • ~ LucindaRubio-Barrick, MSO Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

30. NathanOwens • Regional Policy Coordinator, San Diego Dialogue • “Nathan truly values cultural diversity and has developed strong relationships with many community organizations.” • ~ ShawnStrande, Assistant Dean Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

31. JunePetersen • MSO, Philosophy • “June has provided a stellar example to her staff in the fine art of teamwork… She has been an inspiration to all her staff members to be the same way.” • ~ VikkieDeVries, Administrative Specialist Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

32. PatriciaRaczka • Undergraduate Program Director, Computer Science & Engineering • “Patricia Raczka has exceeded her job duties by extending her caring assistance to help the CSE undergraduate faculty.” • ~ SusanMarx, Lecturer Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

33. CarolynRainey • Archives Assistant, Scripps Archives • “Carolyn Rainey has excellent people skills. She is warm, chatty, social, and anxious to help everyone. She is the social glue for our unit.” • ~ DeborahDay, SIO Archivist Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

34. JillRowe • Financial Manager, Education Studies • “Jill is consistently enthusiastic when taking on new projects and applies a high level of professionalism to all of her work.” • ~ PamelaFruge, MSO Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

35. CarolSchrammel • Program Representative, CREATE • “She builds community relationships with school, teachers, parents and students with her kindness, her helpfulness, her generosity and her optimism.” • ~ SamPatterson, Co-Director, San Diego Area Writing Project Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

36. PippinSchupbach • Intake Advisor, Philosophy • “Pippin is absolutely a team player. She brings sparkle to the department. She has a winning attitude and a cooperative, helpful spirit.” • ~ CatherineAsmann, Student Affairs Officer Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

37. NormaShowalter • Assistant to the Chair, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering • “She is thorough, steadfast, and demonstrates an exceptional level of commitment and service.” • ~ PaulLinden, Chair Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

38. KathleenSisemore • Lab Assistant, Division of Biological Sciences • “We’re not nominating her because she does her job – we think we should recognize her for the • astonishing way she does it.” • ~ JoannaMancusi, Business Officer Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

39. JudithSt. Austin • Administrative Assistant, Physics • “If she doesn’t know the answer, which is rare, she will investigate the situation and get the correct answer and respond.” • ~ SunilSinha, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

40. FrancesStanko • Faculty Assistant, Rady School of Management • “She not only shares her knowledge with others but encourages suggestions and full participation from her peers – the ultimate compliment at work.” • ~ SuzannePatti, Staff Human Resources Manager Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

41. JennStauffer • Principal Public Events Manager, Music • “To me excellence looks like Jenn Stauffer: intelligent and inventive supervision; a model of a culture of hard work and collaboration…” • ~ StevenSchick, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

42. BevStrobl • Executive Assistant to the SVCAA, Office of the SVC, Academic Affairs • “Bev approaches her positions each day with steadfast loyalty, integrity, diplomacy, and an incredible work ethic.” • ~ GillianHemingway, Chief of Staff Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

43. MarthaSwaney • Senior Administrative Analyst, Office of the SVC, Academic Affairs • “A first-rate team player, she is sensitive to the needs of others and always willing to share her knowledge with colleagues who depend upon her for problem solving.” • ~ AmyRosen, Director, Academic Employee Relations Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

44. MariluVallejo • Head, Books & Maps Cataloging, Geisel Library • “She shares management responsibility for the department and consistently offers creative solutions, assistance and encouragement to every group she works with.” • ~ ShirleyHiggins, Assistant Head, Metadata Services Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

45. MarybethWard • Credentials Evaluator, Office of Graduate Studies & Research • “Marybeth makes everyone she helps feel special , and inspires a unique spirit of camaraderie.” • ~ AprilBjornsen, Graduate Admissions Coordinator Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

46. EricWilliamson • Programmer/System Administrator, Rady School of Management • “He has a strong sense of empathy for his customers and genuinely care about making their work lives a little better. His devotion to service the people who depend on him is authentic and never flags.” • ~ MariaLofftus, Chief of Staff Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

47. MasonWithers • Systems Administrator, Philosophy • “Mason… doesn’t just solve problems brought to him. He looks for ways to improve our working environment.” • ~ EricWatkins, Professor Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer

48. IreneXavier • Administrative Assistant, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering • “I can always depend on her professional manner and personal skills to put the best light on any situation.” • ~ MichaelWiskerchen, Academic Administrator Academic Affairs 2006 Star Performer