Med School staffers honored

Jeff Melton and Katie Allen Photo: John LeSchofs/VAS

Medical School employees JEFF MELTON and KATIE ALLEN are this year’s recipients of the school’s Dean’s Spirit Awards. Melton, an information systems manager in the Stanford Prevention Research Center, was cited for his “can-do” attitude and his mastery of his job. Allen, an administrative associate in the Division of Multi-Organ Transplantation, was called the “true unsung hero of the program.”

Each year, the Dean’s Spirit Awards go to two staff members — one exempt and one non-exempt — who contribute greatly to the “mission and vision” of the Medical School. This is the ninth year the school has given out the award, and Marcia Cohen, senior associate dean in finance and administration, reports that 230 employees submitted nomination forms this year — the most nominations ever.

Allen and Melton each will receive a cash prize of $1,500 and will be honored during the Dean’s Recognition Celebration on Thursday, April 22. The event also will recognize the 353 employees who are marking their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service at the Medical School.

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