Recognizing Inspirational Superior Effort (RISE)
RISE is Wertheim Medicine's recognition program honoring the exceptional contributions of full-time and part-time administrative and staff employees. Designated to celebrate, motivate and reward outstanding performance, the program highlights excellence across the college.
Employees are recognized in three categories: Teamwork, Service Excellence and Extra Mile. Nominations can be submitted by FIU Medicine employees and students.
2024 Award Recipients
Eighteen exceptional employees were selected from 86 nominations as the 2024 RISE Award recipients. The winners were announced at our annual holiday event. Congratulations to this year’s winners:
Teamwork
This category recognizes teams that foster collaborative relationships across departments, successfully complete impactful projects and demonstrate respect for others. Each winner received a $500 Recognition Award, RISE merchandise and a Wertheim Medicine embroidered shirt.
Team One
Finance & Administration Team
Isabella Beovides, Matthew Inclan, Johanna Diaz, Adrian Rodriguez
Team Two
Clinical Affairs
Ferinelys Cabrera, Mariel Gutierrez, Julia Perez, Michael Vega, Karla Heredia Quincoces
Service Excellence
This category recognizes employees who provide exceptional assistance, build relationships that address customer needs and resolve concerns professionally and effectively. Each winner received a $500 Recognition Award, RISE merchandise and a Wertheim Medicine embroidered shirt.
Ramiro Acosta
IT Assistant Director
Irene Delano
Director Administrative Services Student Affairs
Melanie Rojas
Financial Aid Manager
Jonathan Duncan
Manager
Instructional Technology Administrator
William Pulido
Sr. Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
Carla Marquez
Coordinator of Administrative Services
Extra Mile
This category was designed to recognize employees that perform above and beyond their regular responsibilities and make significant contributions that positively impact the college's mission. Each winner received a $1200 Recognition Award, RISE merchandise and a Wertheim Medicine embroidered shirt.
Michael Degregorio
Senior Executive Assistant
Valeria Raventos
Associate Director of Academic Support Services
Juan Matos
Clinical IT Field Analyst II