2024 President's Inclusive Excellence Award Recipients
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion at ӰԺ is delighted to announce the 2024 President’s Inclusive Excellence Award recipients. In 2024, ӰԺ recognized three remarkable individuals and one student group who have exemplified the essence of inclusive leadership and profoundly impacted ӰԺ and our broader community. Nominations for the 2025 President’s Inclusive Excellence Awards are being accepted internally and will be announced in the fall of 2025.
Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association (APAMSA)
Dr. Chelsea Willie, Associate Professor, Dept. of Anesthesiology
Dr. Willie understands the need for an inclusive population of faculty, students, and healthcare providers and has worked tirelessly to foster the development of an inclusive department. What is most notable about Dr. Willie’s work is the infectious energy and enthusiasm she brings to each program, which fosters engagement.Ms. Abby Haak, Program Manager, AWSM
Ms. Haak has been formally trained in facilitating Restorative Justice processes rooted in transformational tools. She has worked tirelessly to develop a gender-harassment mitigating program focused at the departmental level. She has brought forward Restorative Justice as a way to take a step back and begin conversations. On a daily basis, Ms. Haak brings intentionality to her tasks, co-workers, women-serving organizations, community collaborators, AWSM’s donors, and her team.Christopher Benny, Medical Student II
Christopher Benny, a first-year medical student at ӰԺ-CW, stands out for his unique contributions and his welcoming and inclusive nature and has had a profound impact on the ӰԺ-CW community. By partnering with external organizations to host educational and volunteer activities, he is building new relationships between ӰԺ-CW and multiple stakeholders. His innovative approach, individual initiatives, and determination foster partnerships that improve diversity and inclusion.Contact Us
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