Special Recognitions
Week 1 Nominees:
Cindy BELL
Executive Assistant to the President
Office of the President
Cindy is the glue that holds the office of the President together. With the ever changing of leadership, she remains steadfast and continues to guide the next president with excellency. She is kind and benevolent, especially with our students, staff and faculty. She is a great representation of YSU on and off campus. What a joy to have an advocate at our fingertips!!
Michelle Nelson
Professor
Art
Michelle Nelson is an inspiring leader, mentor and professor in the Graphic Design field! She's kind and has the biggest heart to help all her students achieve greatness. I've been present to her passion and going above and beyond to help with one-on-one advice for students. She develops inspiring courses and projects to uplift and motivate. She has a special place in my heart, because she opened the door for me to teach part-time Graphic Design, and working with the students has been my most favorite thing.
They're all bright, talented, amazing and energizing! With Michelle's guidance I was able to feel confident in a solid curriculum and encouraged to add my personal talent, flair and love to the course. She's someone I look up to and feel in my heart. She deserves recognition this month!!
Martha Pallante
Humanities and Social Sciences
Professor of History
Martha broke ground for women in history and academia when she joined the faculty at YSU. In her remarkable career here, she has provided a model for excellence in leadership. She has also served as a mentor, supporting the achievements of underrepresented students and colleagues.
Sylvia Rupert
STEM Professional Services
Business Operations Specialist 1
Sylvia brings the office together with her bubbly personality and her professionalism. She is a joy and a delight to work with every day.
Carrie Clyde
Human Resources
Learning & Development Adminstrator
As Learning & Deveopment Administrator, Carrie runs Living Well and is the most encouraging, patient, motivating, kind person to deal with. You can ask her a million questions and she is always patient!
Emilie Brown
STEM Professional Services
Coordinator STEM Outreach
Emilie Brown is a true leader in the sense of the word. She displays compassion, empathy and maintains a hard work ethic.
Shwante Burton
College of STEM
Outreach Coodinator ADMETE
YSU is not my first encounter with Shawntae. I met her shortly after graduating with my master's in counseling at YSU. She has a warmth to her that puts you at ease. I feel privileged to work alongside her.
Rosalyn donaldson
IT Training Service
Director
She's an amazing mentor and provides honest and helpful insight. She helps me continue to grow and learn here at YSU.
Carmel R Cerimele
Housing and Residence Life
Housing coordinator
I am nominating this person because she is devoted to her job. She puts so much work into making sure that her staff has all the necessary resources to do their job. She is supporting, and a good boss to talk to if you need it.
Week 2 Nominees:
Shanon Tirone
University Relations
Associate Vice President
I am nominating Shannon Tirone because of the outstanding leadership skills she has displayed during her career here at YSU. She is a role model for any woman desiring to excel in higher education, the private sector, or the corporate world. Shannon is responsible for several divisions on campus along with their sub departments which engage most aspects of the University benefiting, students, faculty, staff, and the community at large. These are the YSU Police, Alumni, Events, Marketing and Communications and the WYSU radio station which is heard worldwide. Shannon not only has leadership skills but maintains an approachable and kind demeanor. Her decision making and concern for people has brought growth to each area mentioned above. She is also involved in local community organizations that focus on empowering those less fortunate, a true sign of a great leader and role model.
Colleen Duchon
Maag Library
Reference Librarian HHS
I'm nominating Colleen because she makes such a tremendous difference at Maag Library and the YSU community. She goes above and beyond for her students and makes everyone feel loved and supported.
Sara Michaliszyn
Health and Human Services
Associate Dean and Professor
She the sweets teacher who funny kind and really caring about all her students
Madilyn R Larch
Nursing
Sophomore
She is one of the most hardworking and selfless people I know
Sonya m thompkins
Counseling, School Psychology, Educational Leadership
Part-time Faculty
Her class is amazing and life changing. I learned so much about how to help myself and others. She is one of the most supportive professors I've ever had. Her lectures are amazing!
mollie a hartup
Sokolov Honors College
Director
In my past eight years at YSU, Mollie has been many things to me - a mentor as I navigated the challenges of being a young professional, a coauthor on papers and book chapters, a thought partner as we took on new projects and initiatives, and a fierce friend. I am fortunate to be working alongside someone so dedicated to her students and so supportive of both my personal and professional goals!
lovelace-cameron
Chemistry
Professor
She not only helped the students but faculty and staff too. She is one of the best professors I have had who have made college exciting!
Week 3 Nominees:
jennifer m frank
Fashion
Professor
One of the best professors ever, always there for her students. Very kind and caring.
Shannon K.Pope
Resch Academic Success Center
Business Operations Specialist 2
This said to nominate someone special, well my boss Shannon is. When I needed employment, Shannon took a chance on me. She is kind, friendly, open to talk to, and genuinely cares about each of her staff. She is never irritated or bothered when I ask her questions. But it's the opposite with her - she is always willing to help and is a great team leader because she is a team player.
Susan M.Moorer
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Assistant Director
Susan was recommended to me when I was going through a personal financial dilemma. I feel that she went up and above the call of duty by giving me numerous resources to help me in my time of need. I was desperate, and she helped me. She even nominated me for a scholarship, which I am humbled to say, I received. She has a great spirit about her. Someone who is always willing to help others, and I appreciate her so much. Words cannot express how grateful I am for all she has done for me.
Elyse c gessler
Communication
Professor/Lecturer
I am nominating Professor Gessler because she is a phenomenal woman! She is very kind, smart and helpful. She cares so much about students' needs, such as their mental health and financial issues. She always tries her best to find a resource to help students and I am forever grateful for her.
Week 4 Nominees:
DR. NICOLETTE POWE
Master of Public Health
Associate Professor
Dr. Powe is so helpful! She cares about my well-being, and she makes sure to always check in! Whenever I need Dr. Powe, she is there for me, and I am so thankful for her!
RONNIE A SCOTT
Liberal Arts (forensic science)
They are a hard worker and very proud of them
SAUDA HOSSAIN
Economics
She's the most special person in my life! She takes care of me all the time. She makes me stress free and helps me out with almost everything.
MARY COLLER
WCBA academic advising
Director Student Services
Mary is always there for students. She helps us all with any advising needs and goes above and beyond to take care of us all. She oversees recruiting events for the WCBA and always shines.
STEPHANIE BAKER
Dean of Students
Case Manager
Stephanie Baker is a beautiful woman inside and out! She cares for everyone around her and wants everyone to be happy. She impacted my life greatly and many others! We are so lucky to have someone like her on our campus.
tara d.sydney
Resch academic success center
Academic Advisor
She has significantly impacted my life & has helped me grow. She pushes me to be my best
donna m rivera-wells
Department of Social Work
Professor Rivera-Wells
I am nominating Donna because as a faculty member, she has shown professionalism, compassion, and created a warm and inviting learning environment for her students. As a return student to the world of academia, Donna really made me feel a part of YSU campus and encouraged students to share knowledge in a welcoming and safe space. I learned so much from her and hope to take another one of her classes one day.
tiffany r dorsey
Beeghly Education
Graduate Student
Today I salute me, and I give myself flowers.... Job Well Done 4.o Gpa taking this season of my life to focus on my goals. I am nominating me because of my hard work, commitment and dedication to my graduate program for Mental Health & Addiction Counseling. Chi Sigma Iota Honors for my character integrity and academics. I have accomplished this task while also working a fulltime job and completing my internship as well. I am a mother of my two beautiful children My son and My daughter. I am also a Gammy to my Grandson they are the wind beneath my wings, and they motivate me to be the best version of ME. I do not make any excuse; I just take care of the assignment in which God has placed me on. Jeremiah 29:11 are the plans that God has me. My Testimony is if you believe it then you can achieve it. I lead by example.