Kendel Rogers Valubility of the Month Nominee March 2022

Kendel Rogers – HSC Next

Valubility of the Month March 2022 Nominated by Amber Yourman for Serve Others First Kendel demonstrates every one of our institutional values, not only at work but also in her personal life. Yet, her commitment to Serve Others First rises above the rest, often at her own personal sacrifice. At half my age, she inspires…
Hayley Brunner Valubility of the Month

Hayley Brunner – Library

Nominated by Laura Haygood for Serve Others First Hayley Brunner serves her colleagues and the university community on a daily basis. Hayley was recently selected to serve on the campus engagement committee. Her service there led her to arrange a Library Staff Retreat to discuss ways to improve engagement within the library. Her work planning…
Karissa O'brien Valubility of the Month

Karissa O’Brien – Research Administration

Nominated by Lynette Cadman for Serve Others First Karissa will help solve a problem, find an answer or educate an employee no matter the situation. On many occasions I have gone to Karissa for help, even when the question or problem has nothing to do with her job or experience. I seek guidance from her,…
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Dr. Katrina Roop  – Family Medicine

Nominated by Lauren Goodpaster for Serve Others First Dr. Roop is a consistently involved faculty advisor who offers a wealth of support, resources, and encouragement towards her advisees. Recently one of our first year students had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Dr. Roop has gone above and beyond to surround the student with love and…
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Sarah Blackwell – Human Resources

Nominated by Jason Hartley for Serve Others First Exceeding expectations, that is Sarah Blackwell. Last year we lost a beloved employee in our division. After his passing his wife struggled to get all the documentation together for TRS to receive benefits. Not being fluent in benefits or English, Sarah came to the rescue! I called…
Russell Coyle Valubility of the Month Nominee

Russell Coyle – Student Experience and Academic Services

Nominated by Dr. Suresh Madhavan for Serve Others First Mr. Coyle epitomizes service in every possible way. He works quietly and unassumingly to help students, faculty, and staff and is admired by everyone. He is just a text message away for a question about student services, classroom or lab needs, or IT. Looking back since…
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Yonina Robinson – Research Administration

Nominated by Kristi Ingram for Serve Others First Yonina Robinson, a Pre-award Analyst for the Division of Research, is now the only pre-award processing individual at UNTHSC. However, you would not know this due to her efficiency and spectacular work ethic. For most in her situation with a lack of staff, they would burn out,…