This Cycle's Honorees!

Rose Brito - IBB

Rose, is always professional and kind! Here guidance is priceless! Thanks for being a true Rock Star!

Christina Strickland - Marketing

Christina dedicated time and effort to elevate the FlexStack program by organizing a video shoot and interview with its first FlexStack earner. Her work celebrates student success while powerfully showcasing the real value and impact of the program.

Jamya Amosun - Mechanical Engineering

Jamya consistently demonstrates professionalism,collaboration,and a commitment to excellence. Her recent promotion to Financial Manager I reflects the great impact she has made in supporting faculty, research administration, colleagues and the School of Mechanical Engineering.

Erin Taylor Porterfield - Environmental Health & Safety

Taylor Porterfield, MPH has been an invaluable member of the EHS Lab & Chemical Safety team since 2015. She leads the management of our research laboratory chemical inventory program and consistently delivers high-quality training that ensures compliance.

Juel Ables - Office of Development

I wanted to give a shout out to Juel. She is helping me in my transition process to a new role. She has been a great resource and helpful colleague

Lois Wiggins - IBB

This co-worker is the consummate professional!

Demetrice Quinnie - Administrative Services Center

Shoutout to Demetrice for being such an outstanding team player! He is always willing to support others, collaborate, and go the extra mile to help the team succeed.

Venese Blake-Leggett - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Venese goes the extra mile to explain in details to Professors and students GT policies. She takes Teams calls when shes off and work when she should be off. Venese is always going the extra mile to assist someone and diligently performing her duties without error.

Tabitha West - ASC-WFA

Tabitha consistently makes herself available to answer questions and join calls to provide clarity on OneUSG transactions and student hiring processes. Her level of support is impressive, and I greatly appreciate her willingness to help resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Sean Steighner - Budget Office Technical Squad

Sean is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and always willing to jump in to solve a problem. Plus, his sense of humor makes even the busiest days more enjoyable. He brings both skill and merriment to the team, and makes coming to campus worth the commute.

Anagha Sahasrabudhe - Commitment Accounting

Anagha is someone who makes stressful times feel manageable. Her deep knowledge, quiet humor, and calm demeanor were especially invaluable during FY26 year-end. She is always willing to help and support her colleagues. The Budget Office is stronger because of her.

Allen Johnson - Human Resources

We needed to do a temp hire pretty quickly due to staffing changes and Allen was amazing from start to finish. He was so responsive and helpful that the hiring worked perfectly in terms of timing and the temp started on our ideal date. Thank you, Allen!

Sierra Scott - Bursar & Treasury Services

Sierra is a TREASURE! Sierra handled my inquiry was such professionalism. What could have been a long, stressful week was resolved within hours. Sierra delivered prompt responses and excellent communication and resolution. She truly exemplifies Georgia Tech’s values!

John McElreath - Facilities, Area 4

There were some pests in the Savant Building, and it was taking a long time to get the outside pest control company to treat. John quietly stepped in to do the treatment he could and get things cleaned up. We appreciate him caring for our team and for our building!

Last Cycle's Honorees

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Susann Estroff - OGC

Susann has a unique ability to connect the dots across departments—something I see firsthand in Film Logistics. She consistently ensures complex needs are aligned, agreements work for all stakeholders, and nothing falls through the cracks. She is an amazing partner!

Shaun Ashley - School of Physics

Huge shoutout to Shaun Ashley for being an incredible mentor over the past year and a half. Your guidance, support, and encouragement have made a lasting impact on my growth—truly grateful for everything you’ve shared along the way.

David Ta - Office of Sustainability

David Ta, Utility Manager, has taken a giant leap over the last 3 years. David manages all of the energy and water billing for the Institute has taken it to the next level in helping to advance our utility analytics and energy efficiencies for the Institute.

Kristine Hanniford - Center for Student Engagement

Kristine works so hard to ensure each task is taken care of to the fullest and that they are student-centered and student-serving. Kristine also brings such a positive and creative energy to work each day. Every office WISHES they had a Kristine like we do in CSE!

Kelsey Gulledge - Aerospace Engineering

Kelsey is a communications hero! Always making the school look good through well written publications, social media posts and printed materials. Recently, she saved the day by coming out to take photos last minute at a student event I organized. She's the best!

Jeanetta Clinton - School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

I celebrate collaboration with Jeanetta. She took extra effort to help me procure items for the EMBARC program completion celebration. The impact on the participants was priceless. Helping another staff member lets us all show students they are our top priority.

Venese Blake-Leggett - School of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Venese went above and beyond to help me with logistics for the EMBARC program this past Spring. The final touch was her top-tier event planning skills to beautify the completion celebration. She stewards well any resources we have and brings excellence to everything she does.

Sarah Hubbard - HR Services

Sarah demonstrated impressive initiative when she conceptualized and worked on a hub tool to streamline and optimize work for her own direct reports, but then broadened the scope and functionality to support our entire unit, showcasing a strong commitment to collective success.

Lauren West - Campus Services Engagement

Lauren consistently does an exceptional job creating inclusive and engaging events that bring people together. She is intentional about breaking down silos across Georgia Tech by fostering connections not only within the GT Family but throughout the greater Atlanta community.

ISyE Staff

So proud of our entire ISyE team! They work tirelessly to make sure that the ISyE business gets done and done exceptionally!

Marina Simms - Biological Sciences

I am recognizing Marina for her outstanding contributions to the BioSci Staff and Faculty. Marina consistently demonstrates a collaborative spirit, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to servant leadership. Her reliability and dedication make a meaningful impact.

Shaun Ashley - School of Physics

Shout-out to Shaun for her outstanding work and leadership on the CoS Staff Council! Her collaborative approach, attention to detail, and servant leadership make a real difference—thank you for all you do!

Kathy Sims - College of Sciences

I’d like to recognize Kathy for her outstanding contributions to the CoS Staff Council. Kathy consistently demonstrates a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to servant leadership. Her reliability and dedication make a meaningful impact I truly appreciate.

Bianca Phillips - Biological Sciences

I want to highlight Bianca’s contributions. As an active member of the CoS Staff Council, she demonstrates true servant leadership, fostering collaboration and supporting those around her. Her keen attention to detail and strong work ethic ensures quality outcomes.

Tavia Holloway - College of Sciences, Dean's Office

Tavia joined the college in 2017 as the Executive Assistant to the Dean. Her ability to multitask, and accommodate faculty, while still keeping the Dean's very busy schedule in line, is a very admirable talent, that not many can do successfully but Tavia does every time!

Deanna Hendrickson -REOSS-ROI

Deanna works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly. She has an incredible ability to step in wherever needed, often before even asked. Her reliability, teamwork, and positive attitude make a meaningful impact every day—she truly is the glue that keeps us all together!

Tera McDonald - Office of Undergraduate Admission - Campus Visits

Tera works tirelessly to recruit, train, and organize the dozens of students who give guided tours of campus to +20k visitors each year! Tera's unwavering positivity and servant-leadership style are unmatched and we are lucky to have her!

April Heard - College of Sciences, Dean's Office

April joined the College of Sciences, Dean's Office, as an Administrative Manager II in February 2025. She is a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, experienced in Project Management. Applying her background and experience to this role has made a huge impact in the College of Sciences.

Charmain Alstom - IDEaS

She has made a difference with the different grants and proposals she has worked on. However, this last one that took place that she was apart of she was phenomenal. She stayed up days in and out trying to finish it and she did.

Laura Mullins - Mechanical Engineering

Laura is an outstanding colleague who submits many grant proposals each month with accuracy and congeniality. She makes it possible for the department to excel in the number and quality of grant submissions.

Teresa Jonsson - Mechanical Engineering

Teresa accomplishes a tremendous amount of work promptly and with accuracy. She is an outstanding colleague whose efforts make it possible for our department to submit many grant proposals.

Ricardo Corbie - Fleet Services Coordinator

Ric is one of those colleagues who goes beyond simply doing the work. When pressure was high and our backs were against the wall, he stepped in to support and embodied Georgia Tech’s values (celebrate collaboration) by helping the team succeed. #Grateful4Ric

Lisa Redding - School of Biological Sciences

I’d like to recognize my colleague Lisa Redding for her incredible support with one of my student’s unique funding situations. Her patience, grace, and willingness to help made all the difference, and I’m honored to work alongside such a dedicated and exceptional professional.

Daniel Murdoch - Environmental

I wanted to follow up and thank you for your continued work supporting inspections and day-to-day environmental compliance efforts. Your responsiveness and willingness to collaborate with colleagues across teams really helps move corrective actions forward and keeps things going.

Marvin Petty - OIT -Enterprise App & Data

Marvin is always responsive and helpful. He provides guidance or connects you with someone who can help if he cannot. He is consistently customer-focused and a great campus colleague.

Pay Kelsey - GTPE Decision Support

Pat Kelsey is exceptional for his thoughtful, dependable support. He takes the extra step to connect on Teams, talk through questions, and ensures everyone feels informed, supported, and part of a team!

Antonyqua Knox - Compensation

Antonyqua has been absolutely amazing! No matter what she has going on or what time of day, she is always willing to help with any questions or obstacles that are thrown in Talent Acquisition's way. Thank you for being a Subject Matter Expert and always being so kind!

Dr. Kristina Clement - Center for Student Engagement

Dr. Clement serves so many students in her Associate Dean of Students role as well as her Director of Student Engagement role. Dr. Clement is always supporting students in their times of need or hearing her staff out to support and uplift them. She also makes a mean cake!

Susan Fenwick - College of Lifetime Learning

We greatly appreciate your tireless work shepherding the partnership documents to signature and completion. Your persistence through countless emails and meetings with internal and external stakeholders made all the difference.

Sharon Hamilton - College of computing/Admin Mgr

Sharon has once again come through at the last minute to assist our group in setting up meeting space and catering. Sharon has always been so helpful and often goes above expectations where she is able. I appreciate her so much as a co-worker and leader.

Patrice Coleman - School of Physics

Patrice Coleman, Financial Associate with The School of Physics, makes my role as a FSC easier by ALWAYS being available for questions, providing detailed explanations for send backs, and has such a pleasant deposition. She is a true joy to work with! Thank you PC!

Teresa Kibler - School of Physics

Shoutout to Teresa Kibler for being the best manager on campus. Your leadership, support, and dedication make a difference every day—truly grateful to be part of your team.