Teamwork (2 teams)
This category was designed to recognize teams that build collaborative relationships across different departments; successfully complete impactful projects; and show respect for others. Each winner received a $150 Recognition Award, R.I.S.E. merchandise and an HWCOM embroidered shirt.
Team 1
Clinical Affairs Team
Maryam Shakir, Laura Almaguer, Tania Godoy, and Gisella Dominguez
Team 2
Financial Operations Team
Maria Pineda, Ashely Gordon, Johanna Diaz, Tony Cisneros, and Stefanie Perez
Service Excellence (6 employees)
This category was designed to recognize employees that provide excellent assistance; cultivate relationships that help address customer needs; and resolve concerns in a professional and effective manner. Each winner received a $300 Recognition Award, R.I.S.E. merchandise and an HWCOM embroidered shirt.
Alberto Diaz
Director of Financial Aid
Student Affairs
Fadoua Belmekki
Manager of Patient Client Access
Humanities, Health and Society
Jose Seguias
Clinical IT Field Analyst III
Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program
Natalie Dwarika
Assistant Director of Academic Support Services
Academic Affairs
Ricardo Canelon
Clinical IT Field Analyst III
Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program
Tyler Ortiz
Clerkship Coordinator
Academic Affairs
Extra Mile (3 employees)
This category was designed to recognize employees that perform above and beyond their regular responsibilities and make significant contributions that positively impact the HWCOM mission. Each winner received a $600 Recognition Award, R.I.S.E. merchandise and an HWCOM embroidered shirt.
Brittany Cooke
Program Manager
Student Affairs
Lorraine Nowakowski
Director of Clinical Operations
Humanities, Health and Society
Thomas Stein
Clinical IT Field Analyst II
Finance and Administration