Names of People on the Team: Amy Frithsen, Esther Gomez, Farah Pranawahadi, Sarah Gaugler
Team Unit: Research
Which Operating Principle did this team embody? We include and excel together

Amy, Esther, Farah and Sarah went above and beyond in preparing a thorough and thoughtful NIH pre-award training bootcamp for 23 research administrators eager to expand their knowledge and ability to submit NIH proposals. This group worked together over the course of a month to prepare a three week training devoted to sharing their expertise in this area. The projected outcome is that this will make ERSO a stronger, and more robust organization deepening our ability in NIH proposals so we have more bandwidth when needed. This also furthers many RAs stated individual development goals in learning to work with the NIH sponsor. Learning pre-award inherently exposes elements of post award requirements as well. This effort embodies that we Include and Excel together.

Names of People on the Team: Christy Welden, Emily Martinez, Krystle Bartholomew, Melissa Ellingson, Joel Spitzer, Denise Ramirez, Jade Horder, Vincent D Ianniello, Parijat Sengupta, Datta Angelica Gurrola, Esther Feng, Alberto Marcelo, Amaya Gonzalez, Leisa Lei
Team Unit: Human Resources
Which Operating Principle did this team embody? We focus on services

With the departure of the Math AP Analyst for non-senate appointments several months ago, the Department of Mathematics has been working to stay on top of all of the senate and non-senate appointment related activities that are taking place during one of the busiest HR periods of the year, with multiple 7/1/24 changes taking place. The team has done an exceptional job consistently working to support our department by helping to ensure that all requested actions are implemented as the department intends. The overall level of communication between the team and the department, primarily myself, has been terrific and many members of the team take proactive steps to ensure that we are positioned for success. The team is responsive, patient, and understanding, and have given me the confidence to take actions with the knowledge that I am fully supported and I am not navigating this period alone. I am truly grateful for their support and guidance...thank you!

Names of People on the Team: Taylor Madison, Makayla Leahy, Brooke Estrada, Tannaz Ghavidel, Jolo Cabrera, Jennifer Kim, Kimberly Catalan
Team Unit: Human Resources
Which Operating Principle did this team embody? We include and excel together

Student assistants are critical for the work that we do, and we are so fortunate to have the amazing Student Hiring team in ERSO! Recently, we submitted three new hires for our SCET marketing team, and I was really impressed at how quickly they were hired and onboarded. This was really key too because these students are already working on very urgent initiatives. Thanks to Taylor and Makayla for processing these recent appointments, but also thank you to the whole ERSO hiring team! Your support here is very crucial to my team's work, and things would be incredibly different (and less productive) without you all. We appreciate you! Thanks for your hard work.

Names of People on the Team: Chelsea Miller, Amy Frithsen, Taylor Kaserman
Team Unit: Research
Which Operating Principle did this team embody? We focus on services

Chelsea, Amy and Taylor have staffed the Tiger Team since its inception to date, and they have helped RAs with questions regarding proposal details, and solicitation guidance. Each has responded quickly to the needs of the RA, and are most deserving of this High Five Team Salute for Focusing on Service!

Names of People on the Team: Ken Major, Stacy Ruvalcaba, Ruben Speers, Erik Hoopes
Team Unit: Shipping & Receiving
Which Operating Principle did this team embody? We imagine and innovate

I would like to recognize the S&R Team for their efforts to transform the 266 Sutradja Dai Hall space. When I recently visited the S&R receiving area, the space was truly amazing! The space was organized, decluttered, and looked inviting and professional. This may sound easy, but it was an effort by the Team to declutter, organize, and remove at least 3 pallets of junk from the space. Now the space is inviting and more professional. Great work by this Team to prioritize and execute this transformation.

Names of People on the Team: Amy Frithsen, Angela Brito Baldwin, Anne Krysiak, Brian Bratton, Cathy Nguyen, Karen Headrick, and Weixing Ou (Sarah's team!)
Team Unit: Research
Which Operating Principle did this team embody? We include and excel together

Weixing was set to be out for the full month of February, and the entire team rallied to cover her desk. Normally, we operate on a 1:1 desk coverage on our team, but given the length of the outage for Weixing, we had the whole portfolio split between everyone on the team. We all chimed in and volunteered to take anywhere between 1-4 PIs so it didn't all fall to the one designated back up person. Weixing spent a LOT of time putting together detailed information on each PI's portfolio, shared all the financial dashboard reports, and met individually with each person before she was out. Each member of the team (including myself) handled the questions from PIs and assisted with various outstanding items during the month Weixing was out, all while simultaneously managing their own portfolios! Amy even went so far as to set up 1:1s to help other team members in setting up the dashboards, if needed! Everyone collaborated with one another in the team chat and was forthcoming with their time and effort to ensure Weixing's entire portfolio was in good standing when she came back. It makes such a difference when everyone pitches each other out, and I cannot express my gratitude enough - many hands make light work, and it truly did. Thanks, BTE - YOU ALL ROCK!