President's Inclusive Excellence Award
Office of Diversity and Inclusion announces 2023 President’s Inclusive Excellence Award recipients The purpose of the President’s Inclusive Excellence Award (PIEA) is to honor members of the MCW community who are making positive strides in advancing the health of MCW, our people, and the community we serve. Please see the President’s Community Engagement Award to honor accomplishments in community-engaged/ participatory research.
These recipients have excelled in the following areas:
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Each awardee has demonstrated the positive impact of fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion within MCW. Their leadership aligns with MCW's Excellence through Inclusion Strategy, making a difference in various aspects of our institution.ԲԴDZپDz:
The awardees have tackled complex challenges with innovative approaches, contributing to the operational excellence of MCW and addressing the diverse needs of our community.ԴڱܱԳ:
These awardees have built enduring relationships and collaborations that have led to mutually beneficial actions and impactful outcomes through engagement with diverse stakeholders.2023 President's Inclusive Excellence Award Recipients
Saturday Clinic for Uninsured
Dr. Suma Thareja, Trainee
Ms. Abigail Goelzer, Staff
Dr. Joni Williams, Faculty
2023 Recipient Testimonials
"It is truly an honor to be a recipient of the President's Inclusive Excellence Award. The Saturday Clinic for the Uninsured is committed to providing quality health care for those in need in our community. The faculty, student and clinical volunteers value each patient we serve, and it is a privilege to have worked with the clinic for many years."
The Saturday Clinic for Uninsured
"Receiving the President’s Inclusive Excellence Award is both an honor and a reminder of the continuous work ahead. Our endeavors, from community-based participatory research to 'My Life, My Story,' are just the beginning of a journey towards a more inclusive health care landscape. This recognition fuels my passion to further innovate, collaborate, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Dr. Suma Thareja
“I am so excited to be a recipient of the PIEA award this year. It has truly been the honor of my education career to work in the Department of Radiology and to be in a place that sees value in the work of making health care a place where everyone feels they belong. The inclusion work I’ve done in my department this year has brought a great deal of meaning and joy to my life at MCW, and I’m so thrilled and grateful to be recognized with this award.”
Ms. Abigail Goelzer, Staff
“I am honored to be a recipient of the 2023 President’s Inclusive Excellence Award! It is incredibly gratifying to be nominated and recognized for such a prestigious achievement! I am grateful! Thank you!”
Dr. Joni Williams, Faculty
Past PIEA Recipients
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