Natasha Hackley Lawson said Nisaa consistently goes above and beyond. She is exceptionally organized, proactive, and always one step ahead. While I was on vacation, she willingly stepped in as alternate lead for our admin team and handled everything seamlessly. A huge shoutout to her!

Matthew C. Ryan said Tamara is the most positive person and the glue to our team. Has taken on additional duties and has handled it with class.

Matthew C. Ryan said, Phil is celebrating 4 years at Tech and his philanthropic work has yielded great results for the institute.

Matthew C. Ryan said, Kristen is new to the team and already having impact. Building a positive culture while also improving operations for the department.

Matthew C. Ryan said Dan has been stepping up and leading by example. Work ethic second to none. Positive presence on the team.

Matthew C. Ryan said for the multitude of things she handles and oversees that have a tremendous impact on our staff and department.

On behalf of the General Safety Team, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for all that you do to support our department.
Your willingness to assist us with every supply request—whether large or small—has been invaluable to our team's success.

Carla is ALWAYS willing to lend a helping hand.

Marlene Smith said Big Shout-Out to Khyati Vaidya! 🎉 Khyati went above and beyond to secure a resolution for a financial obligation involving a former student. Despite facing challenges and pressure to move forward without a thorough review, she remained steadfast in her analysis. Kudos Khyati!

In a year with many unknowns, from changes in student enrollment behavior to adopting AI in our daily practices, Mary Tipton has been a steady, transparent, intentional, and optimistic leader. Her dedicated professionalism has been much appreciated!

Whenever I have a question, Tiara is always available to answer it or will find an answer for me. She has truly been helpful to the ASC and other departments. She is always professional and so kind!!! She is greatly appreciated!!!

For his incredible dedication and support. No matter how busy he is, he is always fast to respond and step in with requested actions and great suggestions. I am thankful he is the one supporting our team. Sam is someone we can always count on!

It is my pleasure to shout out Lea Marzo, Program Director for the Center for Programs to Increase Engagement in the Sciences (C-PIES). Even in the midst of adversity, Lea has remained committed to promoting diversity in the sciences. Great job Lea!

Justin has gone above and beyond to step in when a gap opened in our work. He never complained, rolled up his sleeves, and dove head first into the work. He worked exceptionally hard to gain new technical skills and learn how to build events for our 20+ programs!

She is always so passionate, kind, and supportive.

Katie Kissel said Chad does a lot of incredible work that most people do not see. I am new to the organization, and even though it is not in his job description, he has taken time and effort to make sure that I have everything I need to do my job. I really appreciate him!

A special shout-out to Logan for being someone who makes even the most stressful times feel manageable. Your deep knowledge, willingness to help, and consistent availability are truly appreciated.

Alyssa Rodriguez is one of the best resources Georgia Tech has! She is ALL about some student leadership development and support. She know's this campus' RSOs like the back of her hand and can figure almost any problem out ensuring no loose ends are left. CSE <3s Alyssa!

Crystal Rosser said Sernilla is such a joy to work with. She is a warm and welcoming presence when you enter the Alumni House, always greeting visitors with a smile and pleasant demeanor. Sernilla is instrumental in making sure reservations in the Alumni House are taken care of.

Echo Sayr said Amelia was extremely responsive and helpful with a funding inquiry. She went out of her way to provide me with rapid, accurate information, which helped our faculty PI greatly. We appreciate Amelia going above and beyond for us!

Tiffany is exceptional in her commitment to supporting L&D teammates and fostering collaboration as Manager of Learning Operations. She is consistently available to share knowledge and help resolve challenges. Thank you for encouraging team morale and spotlighting our impact!

Sarah H goes above and beyond, proactively identifying potential needs and coordinating solutions before they affect the team. As a supervisor, her initiative, attention to detail, and willingness to support others helps keep our many co-occurring trainings and projects on track.

Kyle is always helpful and knowledgeable! He's always willing to stop and explain what's going on or try to help in anyway he can. We really appreciate him and his friendliness around MRDC!

She patiently explained the Workday workflow, helping me understand transaction submission expectations and the importance of annotations. I now have a clearer understanding of my role in Workday.

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

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 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.

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.

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

This co-worker is the consummate professional!

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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!

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!